sensory problems

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Health - November 6, 2009

Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say more >>

Herbicides, Fibrate Drugs May Block Taste Receptors

Health - October 27, 2009

More research needed to determine the health consequences of compounds in question, experts say more >>

Cigarettes May Dull Taste Buds

Health - August 27, 2009

Smokers' tongues have reduced blood supply, study finds more >>

Lost Hikers, Backpackers Really Do Walk in Circles

Health - August 20, 2009

Study shows disorientation occurs quickly without the sun, moon for guidance more >>

Drug Might Restore Sense of Smell

Health - July 10, 2009

Study found more than half of patients reported improvement more >>

Humans Can Develop Bat-Like Echolocation

Health - July 8, 2009

Acoustic signaling using tongue clicks could aid the blind, study shows more >>

FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy

Health - June 16, 2009

Zicam nasal products can cause loss of smell, officials stress more >>

Brain Can 'See' Objects Through Touch

Health - May 28, 2009

Tactile input plays a key role in visualization, study finds more >>

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Relieves Chronic Inflammation

Health - May 7, 2009

Analysis finds fewer headaches, less facial pain after nasal procedure more >>

Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study

Health - April 29, 2009

Injections appear to be safe, but more research needed more >>

What's That Smell? Ask a Woman, Not a Man

Health - April 7, 2009

Study finds that female noses are more sensitive to body odors more >>

War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems

Health - January 5, 2009

Reduced sense of smell might also signal need for testing, expert says more >>

Small Intestine Senses Bitter Toxins in Food

Health - October 9, 2008

Finding could improve cancer, diabetes treatments, study suggests more >>

Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant

Health - October 9, 2008

Research reveals 'plasticity' of adult neurons more >>

Calcium Might Have Taste Humans Can Detect

Health - August 20, 2008

Tweaking tongue receptors could encourage people to consume more of the vital nutrient more >>

Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research

Health - July 23, 2008

Genetically engineered rodents will help in study of loss of smell, researcher says more >>

New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste

Health - July 3, 2008

Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better more >>

Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows With Sense of Smell

Health - June 19, 2008

Finding could lead to better treatment when problems occur more >>