Persistent body odor beyond the control of deodorant can stem from several causes. Understanding these causes is crucial for addressing the root of the problem rather than merely masking the symptoms.

A few years ago, if you’d told me I’d stop wearing deodorant altogether, I’d have laughed in disbelief. Like most people, I ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had stronger body odor during the past few months and can’t figure out why. I am a healthy, 69-year-old woman in great shape. There hasn’t been any changes in my exercise ...

Body odor is the smell produced by bacteria on the skin breaking down sweat into acids. Sweat itself is almost odorless, but when it interacts with the bacteria on your skin, it can produce an ...

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Let’s face it, body odor is something we all deal with at some point. It’s not just about skipping a shower or a missed swipe of deodorant. Sometimes, it’s the foods we love that can crank up the ...

Temperatures are finally warming up, and deodorant is again a nonnegotiable before leaving the house. But while people typically use deodorant just under their arms to ward off odors, brands are ...

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