Feb 3, 2017 · Men's Health explored the five common body odors that might signal a serious health problem. Here’s what you should do if the stench arises.

Jun 6, 2023 · The smell, which some people describe as slightly musty, has been identified by odor scientists as 2-nonenal. Detected exclusively in adults over 40, it can occur when …

Sep 30, 2024 · While environmental and lifestyle factors can also influence body odor, 2-nonenal appears to be responsible for the distinct, slightly musty odor associated with older people. …

Jan 18, 2024 · Musty breath. Breath that smells musty or similar to garlic and rotten eggs is annoying on its own; it’s very concerning if you haven’t actually been eating garlic or eggs.

Dec 28, 2023 · People assigned male at birth often have no symptoms, but those assigned female can have a fishy-smelling vaginal discharge. While discharge is distinctly different than …

Mar 25, 2025 · Causes of a smelly penis or a foul smell include hygiene habits, infection, and skin conditions. Good hygiene practices and wearing loose, breathable clothing can help manage …

May 11, 2022 · Here’s how to solve your biggest odor problems, from man musk to retched armpit smell. Whether you rely on a soapy shower and natural pheromones or a blend of citrus notes …

Mar 4, 2022 · Body odor is caused by a mix of bacteria and sweat on your skin. Your body odor can change due to hormones, the food you eat, infection, medications or underlying conditions …

When chemicals like omega-7 unsaturated fatty acids break down in the body, 2-nonenal is the resulting byproduct. Its levels rise as we grow older. This causes a musty, slightly greasy, …

May 2, 2024 · While the smell has been described as stale, medicinal, musty or simply "old person," the Japanese have developed a more elegant term: kareishu. In one study, Japanese …