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 ...

The feet have more sweat glands per inch than any other body part, producing sweat continuously. Foot sweat is important for regulating temperature and keeping the skin moist and pliable. However, ...

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 ...

Excessive swampiness can be an inconvenience, especially in the summer, but several treatments are available. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Summer is the season of swimming, sunbathing — and sweating. As ...