According to new research, your nose isn’t just along for the ride when you eat — it’s doing some of the tasting, too. Scientists studying how the brain processes flavor found that smells traveling ...

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Fulton County officials said they have confirmed that the county’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all safety standards, despite recent changes in taste and smell reported by residents.

Residents have said the water tastes and smells like it has been through soil, and even that it is coming out of the tap ...

Most senses decline with age, but weakening of the sense of taste is among the most common, and often goes unnoticed. A study published in 2016 showed that about three-quarters of the elderly suffer ...

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

“These results suggest that health care providers should consider testing for loss of smell as a routine part of post- COVID care,” Horwitz said in a statement. “While patients may not notice right ...

Some good news for residents of north Fulton County who have noticed a change in the smell and taste of the drinking water ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va – UVA Health recently opened a new center for smell and taste disorders aiming to diagnose and treat issues with the senses. The disorders affect the ability to perceive smells and ...

The Erie County Water Authority says recent odor and taste changes in drinking water are natural, harmless, and common this ...

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When battling a cold, everything feels compromised—energy levels, breathing patterns, sleep quality and especially the sense of taste. That steaming bowl of chicken soup or favorite comfort food might ...