We've all felt it: At first comes the trickle, and then the flood. It's embarrassed us, and even torpedoed a presidential campaign. But when was the last time you were grateful for … sweat? Many are ...

Horses exposed to samples of sweat from people who had had a scary experience appeared more afraid themselves: the animals were easily startled, hesitated to come up to the researchers and became less ...

New research suggests that human emotions can influence horses’ behavior.

Horses can smell your fear. If you are experiencing this emotion while standing near a horse, they will be able to detect it ...

Sweating a lot while working out can be frustrating but it's entirely normal, essential, and healthy. Specific physiology is a major reason for increased sweating, as is the medical issue, ...

This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. Under the relentless sun in Africa, the birthplace of humanity, every living thing ...

Twenty-six kilometres into this year’s London Marathon, I had to stop to be sick on the sidelines. I’ll spare the unpleasant details, but let’s just say it resulted in a very long (and tearful) ...

Have you ever felt embarrassed by the need to carry a towel, or even a fresh shirt, with you during the most sweltering months of the year? You shouldn’t. Sweating is one of the most remarkable ways ...

Wondering how to stop sweating so much? You’re not alone, even if excessive perspiration—and common side effects like night sweats, body acne, and thigh chafing—make you feel isolated. I know because ...