Traffic Pollution May Be Stealing Your Sense of Smell

Recent study suggests that smell loss from pollution may signal brain risk.
Traffic Pollution May Be Stealing Your Sense of Smell
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If you’ve noticed that your morning coffee no longer smells as rich as it once did, or that the scent of fresh flowers has become harder to detect, traffic pollution may be to blame.

Recent research shows that living in areas with heavy traffic fumes is linked to a significantly higher risk of losing your sense of smell, which can serve as an early warning sign of brain damage or neurological issues.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.