While you may know some of the most significant health-related threats of smoking---such as lung cancer or emphysema---you may not know other long-term effects, such as a reduced sense of smell, according to American Academy of Otolaryngology....
If you smell a burning odor while using your treadmill, you have a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately. While new rubber has a distinctly acrid odor, a burning smell is different and might be accompanied by smoke. If your...
According to the American Rhinologic Society website, various breathing allergies may affect the sense of smell by decreasing it or altering it in some way. With allergies of this type, a condition called allergic rhinitis, the change to sense of...
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is present naturally in many foods. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that may help prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and complications from diabetes. The vitamin also helps promote eye health and...
A complete inability to smell, whether permanent or temporary, is called anosmia. Because the ability to taste the full flavor of foods depends on the ability to smell, the condition may reduce interest in food and cause related complications,...
It isn't uncommon for your hair to pick up unpleasant odors while you are simply sitting in a bar or restaurant. Pungent foods and cigarette smoke can sometimes cause your hair to take on a fairly foul scent, especially after prolonged...
A mild vaginal odor is perfectly healthy. Most women have grown accustomed to the natural odor of the vagina and recognize when the smell is unusual. Some women may notice a slightly stronger smell close to and shortly after their menstrual...
Vaginal odor is a normal part of everyday life, but if the odor increases, it may be a sign of an underlying issue. Bacterial overgrowth, caused from vaginal infections or sexual intercourse, are the most common reasons for vaginal smells....
While the loss of the sense of smell or anosmia is not usually a serious condition, it can affect quality of life. It may lead to a loss of appetite as the sense of smell also aids in tasting flavor. There are many causes of a loss of sense of...
Your sense of smell, called olfaction, plays a role in your health and your quality of life. Olfaction can alert you to the presence of dangerous and toxic material nearby to help you avoid disease, or can allow you to enjoy the flavors in the...
A burning smell coming from your treadmill is not necessarily a distressing sign, but it may signal a problem. A treadmill is a complex system that uses a motor, belt and electronic equipment. Identifying the smell may help pinpoint the problem....
Smell is an important part of the eating experience. Not only does smell contribute to your sense of a food's flavor -- most of what we call "taste" is actually smell -- it also helps to get your digestive juices flowing before you even take your...
Vaginal odor is defined by the Mayo Clinic's website as an overgrowth of the vagina's natural organisms. This overgrowth is normally in response to infection, irritation or improper hygiene practice. The most common cause of vaginal odor is a...
Fish oil capsules are common nutrition supplements. As long as you don't open them, they should have no smell. Accidentally break one, however, and you'll have to deal not only with the greasy stain they can produce, but also with the oily smell....
If you have an unpleasant vaginal odor, it can be very embarrassing, and it may be a sign of some sort of infection, or even poor personal hygiene. One of the most common vaginal infections that is associated with a fishy vaginal smell is called...
The discharge produced by your vagina is normal and can vary in terms of quantity and consistency, depending on where you are in your cycle. It helps to clean your vagina and regulate its balance of helpful bacteria that maintain a healthy pH...
Raising an infant can be difficult. You are always second guessing if a symptom is something that will just pass or if you should take your child to the doctor. A strong urine smell from your infant is most likely a sign of a urinary tract...
Going to the bathroom usually isn't cause for alarm unless the urine begins to take on a strong odor. Alterations in the smell of urine are temporary and could be the result of certain medications, vitamins and foods, according to MedlinePlus. For...
The senses of taste and smell are closely related in terms of the proximity of the receptors in the nose and mouth and the anatomical sites in the brain where these sensations are perceived and interpreted. The co-existing loss of taste and smell...
Urine odor can help serve as an indicator for good or poor health. Diet, illness, hydration and physical activity all play a role in the concentration, color and odor of your urine. Generally, if you are healthy and hydrated, the odor of your...
According MedLinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, urine usually has some sort of scent to it. Drinking sufficient amount of fluids in a day usually keeps your urine odor free. Moreover, stinky urine does not necessarily mean something is wrong. But at...
Urine typically has an odor that can vary from sweet to foul, suggests the Mayo Clinic. Urine odor can become stronger or unusual for a variety of reasons. This change in smell takes place when the chemicals processed through the kidneys change in...
Loss of sense of smell, known as anosmia, and taste, known as ageusia, can stem from three main causes: obstruction of the nose, damage to the nose lining, or damage to the olfactory nerve or parts of the brain that deal with smell and taste....
A process that involves the cells of your tongue and nasal passages causes the smell of food to affect taste. The conjunction of the senses of smell and taste allows your brain to define a food’s flavor. Certain lifestyle choices, vitamin...
Running is a physically demanding sport. One of your body's responses to this prolonged form of physical exertion is sweating. During periods of intense exercise, your body naturally heats up. Through perspiration, the body attempts to cool down...
If you avoid eating garlic because the smell comes out of your skin pores for days, you're not alone. Garlic, an herb used in many food dishes as well as a supplement in alternative medicine, can definitely cause a distinct and persistent body...
Breath odor is the scent of the air you exhale. An unpleasant or offensive odor is called bad breath. Another term for bad breath is halitosis, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. While different foods can cause bad breath,...
The aroma of bubbling baked beans normally appeals, but a burned pot smells appalling. You could throw the whole thing out -- remember to dump the offending legumes in a sturdy trash bag and place them outside or the entire house will reek of...
Many women who are trying to conceive, or who've missed a period, examine each symptom they experience as a potential sign of pregnancy. While some of the early pregnancy symptoms are fairly well known---morning sickness, for instance, is nearly...
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