Episode

Why We Retreat When We're Sick *FIXED*

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We Have Concerns

Published

May 5, 2026

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2856

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Summary

Do you wanna crawl under the house and hide like a dog when you're sick? You're not alone. I mean, you're alone, you're under the house like a dog. But you're not alone in the FEELING. A recent study published in Cell discusses why we have this instinct, and it's not just because we're grumpy. Spolier: it is also not because we're dogs.