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Jun 19, 2019 · “It turns out that people with stronger psychopathic traits have lower levels of olfactory ability, finding it harder to distinguish between common smells like coffee, fish, and oranges,” Dr Mahmut found in his 2012 study on the topic.
Dec 3, 2015 · If it has ever felt itchy and smelled fishy down there, it’s time you get to know the basics about bacterial vaginosis (BV)—a common vaginal issue we sometimes mistake for a yeast...
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Jul 23, 2024 · Here’s why your natural scent can go awry—and when it’s time to loop in an ob-gyn.
Feb 8, 2023 · Your vagina's scent can change daily. Here are 7 normal smells you should know about and why they happen.
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- Persistent body odor. If a shower can’t help your body odor, it could be a sign of a magnesium deficiency. “The mineral magnesium helps in ‘deodorizing’ our internal organs and also helps with our body odor,” says cardiologist Robert Segal, MD, co-founder of LabFinder.
- More BO. If you have a digestive disorder such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you could be short on zinc. Zinc helps your body manage waste and toxins, says Dr. Segal; when a digestive diorder is present, the body may not absorb the mineral as it should.
- Rotten-egg breath. If a floss, brush, or piece of minty gum can’t cut the odor, you may have a bacterial infection, Dr. Segal warns. A common bacteria called H. pylori that can take up residence in your digestive system could be to blame.
- Rotten-apple breath. “When we don’t have enough insulin in our body, our liver then creates the chemical ketones, which are our body’s way to compensate for the lack of insulin,” says Dr. Segal.
Feb 3, 2017 · Here are 5 common body odors that might signal a serious problem—and what you should do if the stench arises. Related Video:
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Oct 12, 2024 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common culprits behind a fishy vaginal odor. The BV odor is often the strongest after sexual intercourse or menstruation (period bleeding). BV can also cause itching and lead to an increase in thin vaginal discharge that may be gray, greenish, or yellow.
