For millions of people, losing their sense of smell quietly reshapes daily life. Meals lose nuance, familiar places feel ...

We rarely think about it, but the sense of smell gives us a remarkable power. Without moving or even opening our eyes, it allows us to detect danger, trigger memories, and enjoy the aroma of food.

Over a decade ago, Chrissi Kelly went to bed and woke up with no sense of smell. She had a severe sinus infection, when she went to bed, but did not expect to wake up and be completely unable to smell ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a magical scene towards the end of the 2007 film Ratatouille, notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego is instantly ...

Jennifer Mulligan, Ph.D., works in her laboratory recently. Her research shows an active form of vitamin D in a nasal spray might help treat a loss of the sense of smell caused by inflammation. (Photo ...

October 29, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

People who suspect that their sense of smell has been dulled after a bout of COVID-19 are likely correct, a new study using an objective, 40-odor test shows. Even those who do not notice any olfactory ...

Would you sacrifice your sense of smell to keep your hair? Or perhaps your phone? A 2022 study from the US explored how people value their sense of smell in comparison to other senses like sight and ...