You’ll go coconuts for this news. A study published in the iScience journal Wednesday explored how different soaps repel mosquitoes, concluding that coconut could be the magic scent that keeps the ...

Why are some people seemingly a mosquito magnet, while others are able to avoid those pesky bites? A new, small study suggests that certain soaps and scents may make one more or less attractive to the ...

Dennis Zack has sensitive skin. His search for a natural, organic soap that's gentle led him and his family to simply create their own product reflecting their Indigenous principles. Zack wanted to ...

HOUSTON – It’s that time of the year again. Pesky mosquitoes are coming out -- but not to play -- as the temperatures heat up and humidity kicks in. While many are grabbing repellants, others claim ...

Mosquitoes. They’re annoying pests and can spread disease through their bites. As they seek out a meal of human blood, female mosquitoes use a variety of chemical cues to zero in on their next target.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new study found the kind of soap you shower with could make you more attractive to biting bugs, like mosquitoes. Virginia Tech researchers used scented soaps to see if certain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporter Dr. Brittany Chambers covers creating access and opportunity. Sense of smell plays a powerful role in shaping human ...