The human sense of smell connects directly to brain regions responsible for memory and cognitive function, making it a surprisingly accurate window into neurological health. As people age, changes in ...

A new study published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that deficits in the sense of smell, known as olfactory impairment, are significantly associated with increased ...

Loss of smell. It was a common symptom for millions of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it's not the only condition that can alter the sense of smell. Sinus infections, head trauma, ...

PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2024) – Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came ...

That moment when you can’t smell your morning coffee brewing or your favorite perfume seems oddly faint might be more than just an inconvenience. Your nose could actually be trying to tell you ...

(PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, January 14 ,2024). The formation of a new collaborative research group, the Breakthrough Consortium for Olfactory Health (BeCOH), offers hope for the millions of people ...

A COVID-19 infection might blunt a person's sense of smell for years afterward, but so subtly they might not even notice it, a new study says. In all, 4 out of 5 people who reported that COVID-19 had ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman holding a cut orange up to her nose The impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt across the world, but ...

A prospective analysis of people who had COVID-19 found that 80% of those reporting problems with their ability to smell had measurable olfactory dysfunction at 2 years. Even among those not reporting ...