Smell is one of the oldest human faculties, yet it was one of the last to be understood by scientists. It was not until the early 1990s that biologists first described the inner workings of olfactory ...

The nose is an undeniably important sensory tool. It helps us to breathe and to smell, affects our taste, and may even arouse our memory. We mainly associate our nose with smell, and with 400 scent ...

Our ability to process a dizzying array of scents can affect everything from mental health to overall quality of life (Getty/iStock) Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Cats arch their backs at the smell of a rival, and mice scurry at the scent of a fox. But how ...

Allergens, irritants, pathogens, and dry air are common triggers for sneezing. Rebecca Strong is a writer with nearly 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, food, fitness, and travel.

We humans have a bunch of highly-developed senses, but most of our communication happens with sound and vision. Not much communication between people happens with smell. But now we are beginning to ...