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The deodorant of the future might be possible thanks to viruses that hunt down stink-making bacteria. Scientists in Japan believe they’ve discovered a chemical weapon sourced from bacteriophages that ...

There’s nothing more embarrassing than a strong, noticeable body odor. It’s one thing to smell a bit unpleasant after working out, but quite another to shower and apply deodorant only to find you ...

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Excessive sweating and body odor can be really difficult, not to mention embarrassing. If you struggle with sweaty, smelly armpits, you’re not alone. Body odor is a prevalent problem, which is why ...

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 ...

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 ...