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May
Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a chemical substance that some people can taste and others can't. The ratio of tasters to non-tasters varies by ethnic and racial group around the world, but generally, around 25% of people can’t taste PTC, 50% of people taste it somewhat...
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May
Hearing loss doesn't have to slow you down this summer, especially when it comes to enjoying cinema blockbusters. Many movie theaters have accessibility options that can help ensure that you hear the movie loud and clear. If you have a hearing aid, you have even more option...
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May
Obesity is one of the paramount causes of obstructive sleep apnea, especially in children. Prolonged sleep apnea can lead to enlarged tonsils which then need to be surgically removed. Research by otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) found that obese children who unde...
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May
Cholesteatoma is a growth that occurs in the skin of the middle ear, behind the ear drum. If left untreated, cholesteatoma is a potentially serious condition that can lead to bone erosion, nerve loss, infection in the inner ear and brain, deafness, brain abscess, meningitis, and...
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May
Research suggests that Alzheimer's disease may be linked to a diminished sense of smell and that a simple, inexpensive smell test may help doctors to know who should receive extra screening for dementiaOne study conducted at the University of Florida asked 90 people to sme...
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May
Last year in early July, a young man came in because he was experiencing ringing in the ears and a feeling like his ears were stuffed with cotton. He mentioned that for Independence Day he spent several hours setting off celebratory fireworks. Tests indic...
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May
Swallowing issues may result in a build-up of mucus or other liquids in the back of the throat. The build-up may result in a sensation like post-nasal drip, even when the affected person isn't suffering from allergies, cold, or flu.If the muscles and nerves in th...
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May
Believe it or not, glands in your nose and throat naturally produce 1-2 quarts of mucus daily. That mucus helps to humidify the air you breath, fight infection, moisten and clean nasal membranes, and rid your airway of foreign particles that you inhale.You typically swallow norm...
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May
When you think of happiness, you probably think of a person smiling or laughing. Recent research has shown that there may be other more subtle cues that humans pick up on others' happiness, thorough scent.A study published in the journal Psychological Science by...
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May
Our bodies naturally slow down as we get older. Hearing, especially, is one of the things that becomes less sharp. Just because a person is aging, however, doesn't mean his or her mind shouldn’t be active. Here are a few ideas for hobbies that will help to keep the mi...
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