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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 ...

Look, we've all had the dreaded pitting out experience—whether during a toasty workout class or on a hot, humid day. Sweaty armpits are never exactly fun, but the situation gets even worse if you're ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh, only to notice that your armpits still smell bad? Even layering deodorant, roll-on or perfume doesn’t seem to help; instead, it just makes the ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower feeling fresh, only to notice that your armpits still smell bad? Even layering deodorant, roll-on or perfume doesn't seem to help; instead, it just makes the ...