Stories by Hannah Docter-Loeb

A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to smell

The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time

An injection that targets nerves in the neck appears to relieve parosmia related to COVID infection in some people, but more rigorous studies are needed

A new book argues that genomics is overshadowing environmental and social solutions to better health for all

Unlike other senses, smell is not something doctors routinely test for—but some scientists think that should change

Although most experts say bird flu is not an immediate threat to humans, efforts are underway to produce vaccines for H5N1 or another potential pandemic virus