Death, taxes and body odor. They’re things we can all expect in life, no matter how clean you are. But health care providers want you to know when body odor is a sign of a more serious health problem. B.O. basics Luis Garcia, MD , an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, says sweat and bacteria are the main culprits behind body odor. Warmth and moisture in parts of the body (like your armpits and feet), plus going through puberty and general poor hygiene, can make the smell worse. “Specifically in the armpits and genital area, there are glands called apocrine glands. They are high in protein and fat,” Dr. Garcia explains. “Bacteria that live with us will break those substances, and that’s what could cause odors.” Your urine can even smell foul, Dr. Garcia adds. Warning signs Dr. Garcia says if you notice a change in your body odor, especially if a smell comes on suddenly or if the stench gets worse, it’s worth investigating. He says it may
HBO has unveiled the first trailer for a new documentary about everyone’s favorite easy listening music – yacht rock. Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Documentary is set to debut Nov. 29…
For the second time this year, Schnucks has changed its self-checkout rules. Now, the grocer allows customers to purchase up to 15 items in a self-checkout lane.
EDWARDSVILLE − Trinity Lutheran Ministries in Edwardsville will be hosting its seventh annual CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, with proceeds continuing to benefit local charities. Join the Edwardsville community for this family-friendly race! The race will continue to feature a wonderland race course filled with Christmas music and decorations, an ugly Christmas sweater competition, hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line, and a photo booth before and after the race. All race participants will be chip-timed by Final Lap Race Management. Medals are provided to all runners who participate in the race. A portion of the race registration fees will benefit the Glen-Ed Food Pantry and Edwardsville Neighbors. There will also be a canned goods collection at the race. In past years, more than 450 pounds of canned goods were collected at the event. Plaques will be given to the top male and female finishers and medals to the top three finishers in each of th
From carolers to horse drawn carriage rides, the Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk radiates holiday spirit that is reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol!” After the grand lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa at 6:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy a carriage ride and sip hot chocolate while visiting merchant open houses throughout […]
A federal grand jury indicted a former trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for allegedly searching women's phones during traffic stops to find naked pictures.
The lawsuit claims Monte Henderson's drunk and reckless driving caused the deadly crash and that his mother was negligent for entrusting him with her vehicle.
Kum & Go, a Midwest gas station chain, is rebranding to reflect the Maverik brand, following its acquisition by the rival chain in 2023, after its name gained viral attention for its suggestive nature.
GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College celebrated the college’s and nation’s veterans during a speaker event, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel gave an inspirational speech about the story of her survival from a deadly helicopter crash and her continuing journey of healing, hope and perseverance. Burkel spoke about the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of having a strong support group. She emphasized enjoying life’s positive and joyful moments to the fullest because there will always be obstacles and struggles to overcome. For information on services for veterans at Lewis and Clark, visit https://www.lc.edu/student-services/veteran-services.html .
I get that a lot of people don’t like the big AI companies and how they scrape the web. But these copyright lawsuits being filed against them are absolute garbage. And you want that to be the case, because if it goes the other way, it will do real damage to the open web by […]
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Closing out a four-month search for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s new director, a 40-year veteran of the department stepped up Wednesday as the unanimous choice of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. Ed Hassinger, who has been serving as interim director, told reporters in a press conference that increasing staffing levels is a top […]
A tenant in a Ferguson apartment building was getting ready to shower when a gunshot ripped through his bathroom and struck the wall just above the shower head. One person was taken into custody in an alleged accidental shooting.
WASHINGTON — Republicans on Wednesday elected their leadership teams for the next Congress, opting for a new slate in the Senate while reelecting many of the same lawmakers in the House. South Dakota Sen. John Thune will become that chamber’s next majority leader, marking the first time since 2007 that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell hasn’t […]
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
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