Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air. This interaction between sweat ...

Humans spend a great deal of time trying to smell good. We wash, deodorize and perfume our bodies daily, suggesting body odor must matter. Yet scientifically, the picture is far less straightforward.

Sweat gland removal surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can treat excessive sweating. While generally well-reviewed, this surgery does have some side effects to be aware of. Sweat gland ...

Stem cells and progenitor cells play an important role in the renewal of multiple tissues. Professor Jyrki Heino's research group from the University of Turku together and Professor Fiona Watt´s ...

Sweat glands are vital for regulating body temperature, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting skin health. Yet, extensive skin injuries, such as burns, often result in the loss of these glands, ...

Different factors can cause a person’s sweat to change color. Typically, if a person’s sweat appears yellow, it may be due to a substance in the sweat or the sweat reacting with a substance on the ...