Perhaps the best part of smell testing is that it doesn’t involve discomfort or stigma, and it can easily be turned into a game. Penn State students who decide to study on campus this fall must agree ...

Is the loss of smell an early sign of COVID-19? Loss of smell occurs with the common cold and other viral infections of the nose and throat. Anecdotal reports suggest the loss of smell may be one of ...

GUILFORD, Conn., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Smell-It™ LLC, a Guilford-based company specializing in innovative COVID detection techniques, has announced that it has won the $6M XPRIZE Rapid ...

A simple, scratch-and-sniff test could play a key role in curbing the spread of COVID-19, at a fraction of the cost of high-tech tests that are difficult to scale and take longer to return results, ...

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 ...

Velas Resorts in Mexico-which has properties in Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit-has just implemented a fascinating new COVID-19 screening measure for guests and staff: the ...

Military personnel are now asking people entering the U.S. Army Garrison Daegu, in South Korea, to sniff apple vinegar. The purpose of the exercise is to identify people who might be carrying the new ...

I was in the third grade when I realized I couldn’t smell. My class was on a field trip to a wastewater treatment plant and while everyone around me was disgusted by the stench, I had no problem with ...

One of the earliest and most common warning signs of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s is not necessarily memory loss or tremors, but loss of smell. In fact, studies in recent years have shown ...

Perhaps the best part of smell testing is that it doesn’t involve discomfort or stigma, and it can easily be turned into a game. Soon, Reed said, instead of being zapped with a digital thermometer, ...

If all goes according to plan, Penn State University students who opt for an on-campus experience this fall will start in-person classes on Aug. 24 under the banner of a "Mask Up or Pack Up" campaign.