It may sound like something out of a fantasy movie, but scientists hope to be able to bottle the smell of happiness so it can be used to help people with phobias or depression.
Mar 16, 2021
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Many of us have encountered new pandemic-related checkpoints as we've tried to enter a workplace or medical office. There's no entry until we pass temperature checks and answer questions about whether we've traveled lately ...
Oct 28, 2020
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A resurgence of COVID-19 is striking Connecticut and the nation. UConn Today sat down with the Chief of the Division of ENT at UConn Health, Dr. Denis Lafreniere, to get the latest information about one of the tell-tale symptoms ...
Oct 27, 2020
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(HealthDay)—When actress Alyssa Milano was first struck by the new coronavirus back in March, her symptoms mirrored the classic signs of COVID-19: fever, headache, loss of smell, chest heaviness, extreme breathing difficulties ...
Aug 12, 2020
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To begin with, it was just anecdotal reports. Ear, nose and throat specialists from around the world were sharing their experiences on online message boards—they were all seeing a spike in patients experiencing anosmia, ...
Jun 18, 2020
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In March 2020, Google searches for phrases like "can't taste food" or "why can't I smell" spiked around the world, particularly in areas where COVID-19 hit hardest. Still, many of us have experienced a temporary change in ...
Jun 4, 2020
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Loss of smell (anosmia) and changes in taste (dysgeusia) were strongly associated with SARS-CoV-2, according to a Canadian study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
May 27, 2020
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People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19.
May 7, 2020
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Have you recently lost your sense of taste or smell while suffering from a respiratory illness? If so, scientists are asking you to take a survey—one that could help uncover connections between the chemical senses and COVID-19.
Apr 22, 2020
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In a study of adults aged 40 to 90 years who were followed for 10 years, poor smell was linked with an increased risk of dying.
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