The U.S. is over-reliant on foreign-made generic drugs, which poses a threat to national security and has resulted in the ...

While any loss of smell is unpleasant, it could have a greater significance: a warning signal from deep with our brains.

Even creatures that live underwater, like sharks, are known to have a strong sense of smell. Sharks can detect scents that ...

The next time you crave a sweet treat, go ahead and buy a bag of jellybeans—guilt free. Your indulgence will be in the ...

People who lack a sense of smell have enhanced social insecurities. March 22, 2012— -- Rebecca Cagle has heard that the smell of coffee can calm people in uncomfortable settings. But she has no ...

The ability to detect subtle odors depends on genetics and neuroanatomy. Studying these can offer insights on how the brain ...

I am not normally a fan of lotions and potions, but right now, four small vials sit on my bedside table. Every morning and every night, I open and sniff each one in turn, savouring the scents as they ...

If you are experiencing a lost sense of smell, here are five ways for making eating more enjoyable according to a sensory expert. Stephanie Hunter, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Monell Chemical ...

It’s a hue-ge breakthrough. Scientists from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK have drawn a connection between how people smell and see colors. The body of work, published last week in the ...

MIAMI - A poor sense of smell has been linked to an increased risk of depression in older adults. According to a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore ...

Birders often wonder can birds smell and do birds have taste buds? Discover why some birds can taste and smell—but others can ...

The word “redolent” means strongly reminiscent or suggesting. It is an adjective that can also describe a strong fragrance or ...