EU-REEK-A! Smelly socks could soon be a thing of the past thanks to Manchester scientists. The world first secret remedy, devised by Blackley company Avecia, has proved so effective that one high ...

Although smelly feet or bromodosis are rarely a sign of a health problem, it is unpleasant and embarrassing. But it is not your feet that that is stinking, but the bacteria that live on them and in ...

It may be hard to imagine but our feet are home to up to 10 million microbial cells per square centimeter of skin surface.

MeltMall is determined to take down one of humanity's most bitter enemies: stinky feet. The Chinese company is best known for trying to solve our most pressing everyday grievances with its innovative ...

Exposure to carbon dioxide sharpens the senses of mosquitoes, enabling the bloodsuckers to better detect smelly socks and hone in on human prey, researchers found. This discovery, announced on Aug. 20 ...

As it turns out, smelly socks can do more than stink up the laundry basket. In an effort to combat malaria, researchers in Tanzania are developing devices that use human foot odor to lure mosquitoes.

Scientists have identified the molecules that make our clothes smell. Dirty laundry smells bad because of certain chemicals called volatile organic compounds, which can’t always be washed out on an ...

LONDON -- Doing laundry is annoying. Somehow, no matter how hard you try to stay on top of it, you'll still end up rummaging for that non-existent clean pair of socks. You can put all that behind you ...

Feet may smell due to build-up of sweat and bacteria and certain infections. To stop smelly feet, people may consider home remedies, such as exfoliation, soaks, and antiperspirants. While most people ...

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 ...