Urinary reflexes have been thought to depend on mechanically sensitive ion channels. But the identities of these channels—and the identities of the cells these channels sensitize—have been unclear.

Scientists have found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a full bladder and makes normal bladder function possible. The discovery marks a key ...

Strengthening pelvic floor muscles is important for both men and women, as it helps improve bladder control, core stability, and overall pelvic health ...

New research explains the prevalence of peripartum urinary incontinence and OAB and offers treatment strategies.

As you go through menopause, it may become harder to control your bladder. That's a common issue. Changes in your body can cause it. Here's what you can do to take charge of the problem. Your ovaries ...

“At night, the bladder’s stretch receptors become quieter. This means the same volume of urine feels less urgent compared to ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

At night, the brain and bladder are debating whether to get you up or let you rest, explains one reader, and it’s usually the ...

Dr. Jones: Multiple sclerosis is a disease that's more common in women than men. It's a complicated disease, it's a neurologic disease, but it affects many parts of the body and today we're going to ...