As you drink water during the day, your body turns extra liquid it doesn’t need into pee. Your bladder stores the urine and eventually alerts you when it’s time to take a trip to the toilet. Just ...

A 2023 study even revealed that getting less than six hours of sleep a night can reduce the body’s immune responses to vaccinations. We spoke to the experts to find out exactly what happens when ...

After a long day, there's no better feeling than hopping into bed and going to sleep. It’s a time to rest (obviously), but there’s actually a lot that happens in your body while you snooze. Beyond ...

That sudden jolt or twitch just as you’re drifting into sleep isn’t your imagination. It’s a real physiological event. One moment, you’re fading into slumber, and the next, your arm or leg flings out ...

The bold question-askers at What If examine what would happen if humans stopped sleeping entirely. “Can I meet Eric?”: Trump ...

Millions of people rely on fans to stay cool while sleeping, especially during hot summer nights or in homes without air conditioning. While fans provide immediate comfort and cost-effective cooling, ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. What happens if you have to go to the bathroom ...