The human body produces a variety of odors in the form of volatile chemical substances that stimulate the sense of smell. While most of these body odors are considered socially unpleasant, there are a few that are considered benign and some that are...

Bromhidrosis or body odor (also called bromidrosis, osmidrosis and ozochrotia) is the smell of bacteria growing on the body. These bacteria multiply considerably in the presence of sweat, but sweat itself is almost totally odorless. Body odor is...

The Scent of Confidence "You're going to find that people in other parts of the world can be just a little different," the veteran traveler said to 17-year-old Lori, who was about to make a long-awaited trip abroad with her youth group....

The manifestations of disease result from a process (pathogenesis) arising from a cause ultimately leading to disability and handicap with disadaptive consequences for the individual. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of a disease helps to facilitate supportive measures and treatment. For known disabilities including...

Scientists hope a high-tech virtual experience that mimics the battlegrounds of Iraq can be used to help veterans recover from the trauma of war.The Emory University study is designed to help find a new way to reduce or eliminate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a...

Garlic doesn't do much for the breath and it stinks for lowering cholesterol. That's the conclusion of the most rigorous, head-to-head study of raw garlic and popular garlic supplements, despite promoters' claims to the contrary.Whether it was eaten raw in heart-healthy sandwiches, or in pills...