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 ...

A Mount Prospect animal feed producer that neighbors say has inundated nearby residents with a “burnt cheese” odor for four years will be allowed to operate during the daytime over the next three ...

(NewsNation) — Boston neurology researchers have created a test that could allow patients to detect Alzheimer’s at home with a series of sniffs. The test, developed by Mass General Brigham neurology ...

Scientists have long known of a link between loss of smell and dementia — mainly because the plaque buildup that signals dementia initially occurs in parts of the brain related to memory and smell.