Ever wondered why some older adults develop a distinct musty odour—often called "old people smell"? Scientists now have an answer, and it’s more biological than you think. The culprit is a compound ...

There are few odors more immediately recognizable and absolutely off-putting than “old people smell.” Eau du elderly is characterized by top notes of mothballs and wet cardboard coupled with basement, ...

Old people have a distinct smell and research has revealed exactly why. Experts have also revealed a specific food which can help get rid of the smell. In Japan, where nearly a third of the population ...

Topics like “old people smell” and “Ozempic smell” have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people’s bodies react to and produce scents. Many foods (and not just ...