The repugnant odour that has engulfed Apemenin in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region, is not dangerous to human health, the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) has maintained. Residents in and around the area, including Agona Nkwanta, have for years complained about the foul odour from the factory which is sited at Apemenin, … Read more
People’s sense of smell is just as sharp as those of rats and dogs, a US researcher said Thursday, calling for an end to a century-old “myth” to the contrary. Rutgers University neuroscientist John McGann reviewed research and historical writings he says led to the misconception that human sense of smell is inferior, according to … Read more
Venezuelan second baseman Rougned Odor on Thursday agreed to a six-year Major League Baseball contract extension with the Texas Rangers, but only after they threw two horses into the deal. The 23-year-old South American’s unique enticement came with a payout reportedly worth $49.5 million for the next six seasons with a club option for 2023. … Read more
And it’s not the smell of freshly baked cookies. I don’t care how comfortable you are with your own body; we all have those moments where we think about how we smell down there. Maybe it’s at the doctor’s office before a pelvic exam, or it might be as your partner is making their way … Read more
A woman suffering from an extremely rare condition means she constantly smells like FISH. Kelly Fidoe-White, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, has lived her entire life with Trimethylaminuria – a disorder more commonly known as ‘fish-odour syndrome.’ People suffering from the metabolic condition regularly produce a range of strong bodily odours including rotten fish, onion and … Read more
It can be very uncomfortable – even agitating – to get dressed, looking all smart and appealing, only for something as little as sweat under your arms to ruin it all. There is something unarguably embarrassing about having the underarm of your dress, blouse or shirt drenched in sweat, and it gets worse if it’s … Read more
Most of us are very self-conscious about the way we smell, especially when we need to attend an important event like an interview, a date or a get-together with family and friends. At times, our body smell resembles the food we’ve eaten and no matter how much we shower, deodorize or splash on our favorite … Read more
Most people have calluses on the heels and balls of their feet. The thick layers of dead skin are there to protect your feet from the pressure of walking. But you may not like the sight of rough, yellowish heels peeking out of your sandals. Soak your feet in hot water and scrub with a … Read more
“It is Xiao C,” a recorded voice said. “Do you remember our classmate Xiao Hua? I heard that she is getting married… Her husband was our English teacher in high school!” The message arrived with a fleeting cloud of mint-scented oil, delivered from an inconspicuous white box, a foot or so away from its recipient. … Read more
This is not magic…When a country does not have enough primary care physicians, or nurses, or specialists… it helps to first prevent the spread of germs, diseases… Not too long ago, a driver’s mate (aplanke) was in the news telling riders or a reporter who cared to listen that for weeks he would actually not … Read more