Sweating is a natural bodily function that becomes especially noticeable during the hot summer months. When temperatures rise, our bodies work harder to cool down, resulting in increased perspiration.

Antidepressants can affect your body's ability to regulate heat and increase your risk of heatstroke. Different types of antidepressants have different effects on your body's thermoregulation. You can ...

Researchers at Arizona State University are using a high-tech mannequin to learn more about how the human body responds to extreme heat. "ANDI stands for Advanced Mutant Dynamic instrument, and it’s ...

"You've got complete loss of sweat, which is your body's primary mechanism to lower your heat. You've got dizziness, seizures, altered mental status, and it can be very difficult to reverse," Harow ...

ATLANTA — As summer temperatures rise, it's important to understand how your body works to keep you cool. Your body has a built-in air conditioning unit: sweat. The normal body temperature is 98.6 ...

Summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s a silent predator that can transform a beautiful day into a medical emergency faster than you can say “heat wave.” Heatstroke doesn’t politely announce its ...

It's the middle of summer, during a meeting: beads of sweat form on your forehead, your underarms become a source of discomfort. While sweating is a vital mechanism for thermoregulation, it's possible ...

Sofdra (sofpirnium) is a new topical gel for hyperhidrosis, a common disorder that can lead to gushes of perspiration no matter the weather. In clinical trials, Sofdra (sofpironium), a topical gel, ...

Body odor is the smell produced by bacteria on the skin breaking down sweat into acids. Sweat itself is almost odorless, but when it interacts with the bacteria on your skin, it can produce an ...

Local hospitals report a number of patients seeking treatment for symptoms that could be a result of the heat. As the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast, and surrounding area continue feeling the impacts of ...