Ever give your neighbor a wave or reach for something overhead only to catch a whiff of unpleasant aroma? If so, you probably wanted to figure out how to get rid of armpit odor fast. As much as we’d ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We're in the dead of summer. You know what that means? It's that sweaty time of year when folks break out ...

Your armpits smell when the bacteria on your skin mix with the sweat your body produces. While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or ...

Nothing kills confidence faster than catching a whiff of your own armpit odor in the middle of an important meeting or romantic date. While we all experience body odor from time to time, persistent or ...

Body odor develops when sweat mixes with bacteria on your skin. Apocrine glands are the glands most closely associated with body odor. Regularly showering and wearing deodorant can decrease your body ...

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It's not your underarm sweat that stinks, it's the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria as they break down the fatty acids in that sweat. A new device is claimed to prevent the stink ...

Q: I am a very active male, and, especially in the summer, my armpits smell bad even after bathing. I get much better results after shaving the hair off. Armpit hair seems to be an odor sponge. A: ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

There has been a growing interest in detoxes and cleanses as a way to remove toxins from your body and boost health. Among these are armpit detoxes, which supporters believe help remove aluminum ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We're in the dead of summer. You know what that means? It's that sweaty time of year when folks break out ...