A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Amy Jamieson Q: I live ...

It’s summertime and for some of us that means hot, sweaty, stinky feet.Whether you’re wearing sneakers, cleats or athletic sandals, moisture in your shoes can lead to odor and even infections, like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing like kicking off your shoes after a long day. But while "letting the dogs out" can be a relief, it can come with a ...

(CBS/AP) Throw your stinky socks in the washer? Not so fast. Scientists think they've found a use for smelly feet - fighting deadly malaria. And now funds are pouring in to put their work into action.

Smelly feet? Besides being socially unacceptable, it turns out that you’re at greater risk of malaria. Mosquitoes, it turns out, love smelly feet. The new study looked at what attracts mosquitoes to ...

Hyperhidrosis — a condition that causes overactive sweat glands — can make your feet extra stinky. You may also have particularly smelly feet if you get a fungal infection called Athlete's foot. If ...

We all get stinky feet from time to time—some of us more often or more severely than others. Thankfully, it’s easy to treat and prevent food odor by adopting the right fabrics, products, and habits.

Foot odor can be a persistent and embarrassing issue, especially for people who spend long hours in closed shoes. The problem usually comes down to one thing: sweat. When feet sweat, bacteria and ...

You may be able to relieve smelly feet by using certain soaps and over-the-counter products. Some practices like avoiding tight shoes may also help. Bromodosis, or smelly feet, is a very common ...

While the majority of sweat and therefore body odors are natural and can be washed away, some of us sweat more and smell more than others of us. For example, some children’s feet might smell more than ...