About 15 million people in the U.S. experience hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, but only half have talked about it with a doctor. Why do we sweat? To dissipate heat and avoid overheating. Any ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Sweating helps your body regulate temperature, but it’s a function that many people don’t seem to be fond of based on the number of antiperspirants and anti-sweat treatments on the market. "When ...

Temperatures are starting to heat up this spring, which means you're no doubt sweating more than usual. That's totally normal. But excessive sweating can sometimes be an indicator that something isn't ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Pollard Ruiz, MD Key Takeaways Call 911 if cold sweats come with chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Stress can cause cold sweats due to the fight-or-flight ...

Night sweats are more than just a bit of perspiration — they can leave you tossing, turning, and wondering what’s going on. But what are night sweats, really? And how do they differ from normal, ...

Branded content. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Do you seem to sweat more than the folks ...

With the exception of pro athletes and people who love saunas, most of us live by the motto, Never let them see you sweat. (Fun fact: That came from a 1984 ad campaign for Dry Idea antiperspirant, and ...

Share on Pinterest Antidepressants, ADHD stimulants, and other common medications can cause excessive sweating. supersizer/Getty Images Commonly taken medications can cause excessive sweating, leading ...