We all sweat – it’s one of the body’s most normal functions. Running to catch a bus, a stressful meeting and hormonal changes are just some things that can trigger it. And while sweat helps regulate ...

Most of us can’t make it through a workout without sweating. Just how much of the wet stuff you produce depends on a variety of factors, such as: So, if you’ve ever wondered why you sweat, what the ...

Sweating helps your body regulate temperature, but it’s a function that many people don’t seem to be fond of based on the number of antiperspirants and anti-sweat treatments on the market. “When ...

Everybody sweats — some a little, some a lot. You probably already know that your body sweats as a way to cool down when you’re hot or exerting yourself. But do you know what’s in sweat? And can you ...

Millions of Americans struggle with excessive sweating that extends far beyond normal perspiration during exercise or hot weather. This condition, known medically as axillary hyperhidrosis when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a dermatologist who writes about skin care and women’s health. Summer is in full force. With recent record-breaking heat waves ...

Whether you’re outside in scorching temperatures or you’ve just finished an intense workout, there are lots of reasons why you may break a sweat. One culprit for extra perspiration that’s not talked ...

About 15 million people in the U.S. experience hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, but only half have talked about it with a doctor. Why do we sweat? To dissipate heat and avoid overheating. Any ...

Solving sweat-related concerns that occur in daily life, such as hyperhidrosis and sweat smell, can improve people's quality of life. Now, researchers from Osaka University, in collaboration with ...

Eccrine sweat glands—millions of which produce our salty, cooling perspiration—are actually found in all mammals. But in most other animals, the fluid from eccrine glands is not used to cool down, but ...