Elevated fasting insulin in midlife predicts earlier, longer hot flashes and night sweats. Simple metabolic tests could help personalize and improve menopause care.

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Cold sweats seem like an oxymoron, amiright? Usually, when you sweat, your body is trying to cool itself down and regulate your body temperature. But if you've ever experienced cold sweats, that's not ...

Sweating from exercise might temporarily help with nasal congestion. Inhaling hot, humid air can help reduce symptoms like congestion. Overexertion when exercising with a cold might worsen symptoms.

It's summer, it's hot, and so people are sweating. The NPR Science Desk has taken it upon itself to explain the science of sweat. Today, NPR's Joe Palca tells us about sweat and sleep. JOE PALCA, ...

Sweat isn't a good indicator of weight loss, fitness, or working intensely.

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.