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Here's What Actually Causes The 'Hospital Smell' Phenomenon

Hospitals have a uniquely consistent smell that's unpleasant and strangely complicated, with the power of the stench affected ...
Yahoo

Does your home smell bad? Why nose blindness makes it hard to tell — plus 7 expert tips to freshen things up.

Your brain essentially “tunes out” constant smells in your home. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) You’ve probably walked into someone else’s home and noticed the lingering scents ...
WSMV

Retraining your nose can help with smell loss due to COVID, experts say

(CNN) - If changes in your sense of smell went along with your COVID-19 infection, you’re not alone. Health experts say you can retrain your nose to regain your sense of smell. Nearly one in five ...
WUNC

Turns Out the Nose Really *Does* Know: How Smell Unlocks Memory and Identity

Our olfactory system helps us survive, alerting us to burning things and rotting food. It’s also directly connected to our emotions and memories. Why is it still one of our most undervalued senses? It ...
Infectious Disease Advisor

Loss of Smell May Linger After COVID-19

Self-reported change or loss in smell or taste is an accurate signal of verified hyposmia after COVID-19, although there is also a high rate of hyposmia among those with no reported change or loss ...