Holding urine for a long time puts pressure on the kidneys, causing toxins to remain in the body. This can lead to urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney stones, and weakening of the bladder muscles, ...

Holding urine regularly can stretch the bladder, increase UTIs and weaken bladder muscles. Urologist Dr Anil Kumar T explains why delaying bathroom breaks may harm long-term urinary health, and how ...

In the fall of 1601, Prague hosted a lavish royal feast. Among the guests sat Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer whose precise star charts had reshaped science. The night was long, the wine endless, ...

One of the most common consequences of holding in urine is the increased risk of urinary tract infections. When urine stays in the bladder too long, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. These ...

Whether you're off on holiday or just navigating a UK heatwave, your bladder habits may not be top of mind this summer. But holiday season – with its long journeys, disrupted routines, unfamiliar loos ...

When you've got to go, you've got to go. It's annoying and uncomfortable when you can't. On a train, for example. The toilet's in such a state you can't face going in. Or on a plane. Maybe a couple is ...