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 ...

Having smelly feet — also known medically as bromodosis — isn’t necessarily something that you should be concerned about. Foot odor is often caused when bacteria on your feet, shoes, and socks mixes ...

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Do your feet reek after you take off your soccer cleats or basketball shoes? Do your dirty socks wrinkle noses? Do your slippers smell so bad, the family dog won’t even retrieve them anymore? Well, ...

We’re not saying we get our noses up in our dog’s paws on the reg—oh, who are we kidding, we totally do, they’re so cute and Grinch-like with those tufts of fur. So why do they sometimes smell ...

If you notice that your feet smell bad when you take off your shoes, you’re not alone. Having stinky feet is a very common problem. Learn more about what causes feet to smell bad and how you can help ...

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 ...

Why are some feet smellier than others? Damp feet cause more than just bacteria buildup. Sweaty feet create an ideal environment for fungal infections, like athlete’s foot or toenail fungus. Some ...