Everyone’s had that moment of panic when you realize you forgot deodorant on a hot day. The familiar funk of body odor is something we all dread. But what if your sweat doesn’t smell bad at all? What ...

Nobody likes stinky sweat or putrid-smelling pits. But if your perspiration produces a perfume-like plume or a saccharine scent, you might be confused — and, perhaps, kind of delighted. Sweet-smelling ...

A person’s sweat may smell like ammonia due to a high protein diet, exercise, or health conditions such as kidney disease and diabetes. The purpose of sweat is to help the body cool down. Sweat ...

Sweat smell can change for many reasons, most of which are normal and temporary. What you eat can have a big impact on how your sweat smells. Foods like garlic, onions, and spicy dishes contain sulfur ...

Sweat can smell like vinegar because of diseases such as diabetes, trichomycosis, and kidney disease, or because of hormone changes, certain foods, or skin infections. Sweat is released by sweat ...

Your diet can directly impact the way sweat and other bodily fluids smell. Red meat, dairy products, cruciferous vegetables, onions, and garlic are all associated with a change in body odor. Periods ...

Smelling other people’s sweat might not seem like a desirable activity, yet a new study from Sweden suggests that exposure to body odor could be an alternative therapy for social anxiety. The study’s ...

Sweat. It’s that natural bodily function we all experience, especially when pushing our limits, feeling the heat, or just plain stressed out. But did you know that your sweat can actually tell you a ...