January 16, 2019

Why do I get the hiccups?

Hiccups happen when your diaphragm – a sheetlike muscle at the bottom of your chest that helps you suck air into your lungs – goes a […]
January 16, 2019

Why do I get zits?

Your body is covered with millions of hair follicles that pump out protective oils, but it takes just one clog to create a dreaded blemish. Bacteria, […]
January 16, 2019

Why do I sweat when I get hot or when I exercise?

Your body works best when its temperature is about 98.6ºF (37ºC). When your body gets hotter than that, your brain doesn’t like it — it wants your body […]
January 16, 2019

Why does my sweat stink?

Sweat doesn’t smell like anything until it’s tainted by microorganisms living on your body. Your sweatier parts – your armpits and feet – offer a banquet […]