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After Sport: Wash Your Kit and Keep Towels Personal
CDC’s athletic-setting MRSA prevention guidance includes washing and drying used kit, keeping towels personal and cleaning hands.
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Sweating through your shirt, smelling after a shower, and the science of staying fresh.
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Does Antiperspirant Cause Breast Cancer? What the Research and the Label Say
The worry that aluminum in antiperspirant causes breast cancer has circulated for decades. The National Cancer Institute says no scientific evidence links these products to breast cancer. The label does carry one warning many women skip: ask a doctor first if you have kidney disease.
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Body Powder for Sweaty Skin Folds: Talc Questions and Rash Care
Powders are a go-to for sweat under the breasts, belly and thighs. The FDA has tested talc cosmetics for asbestos for years and proposed required testing. Here is what to know about powders and the skin-fold rash they're often used for.
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Cooling Sheets and Mattress Pads for Night Sweats: What the Studies Show
Cooling bedding is marketed to women with menopausal night sweats. Two small studies reported better sleep, but neither had a comparison group, and one was funded by the sheet maker. Here is how to judge the claims.
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Crystal Deodorant Stones: Are They Aluminum-Free?
Mineral crystal deodorants are often sold as a natural, aluminum-free swap. The crystal is usually potassium alum, which contains aluminum, and testing found levels similar to some antiperspirants.
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Severe Muscle Pain or Dark Urine After Heat: Seek Immediate Care
Possible rhabdomyolysis needs assessment, even when only one symptom is present.
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Iontophoresis Appointment: Ask About Jewellery Before You Arrive
Check your clinic's instructions in advance, especially if a piece cannot readily be removed.
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Deodorant Before a Mammogram: Check Your Unit’s Instructions
Clarify the appointment-day product advice with your own screening team.
Odor & SweatMyth buster
Nasal Polyp Surgery: Ask About the Ongoing Spray Plan
Confirm your clinician’s medicine instructions rather than assuming removal ends the plan.
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Pads, Odor and Sore Skin: Caring for Skin When You Leak
Wearing pads or protective underwear for leaks can leave skin red, sore and smelly. A Cochrane review found ordinary soap and water did worse than gentle cleansers, and leave-on barrier products helped. Here is a skin routine that fits the evidence.
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Sweating Under a Prosthetic Liner: Check the Product With Your Prosthetist
Ask about your exact liner and antiperspirant before using a new product.
Odor & SweatMyth buster
Radiotherapy and Deodorant: Ask About Your Treated Skin
Your skin and treatment team’s instructions matter when discussing your usual product.
