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Smell and Taste Disorders Added to NIH Web Site for Seniors
They may not be as serious as cancer or heart disease, but problems with smell and taste can make life miserable. Just ask the more than 250,000 Americans who visit their physician every year because of a "chemosensory" disorder.
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NIDCD-funded Researchers Find Missing 'Piece of the Pie' in Understanding Taste
Scientists supported by NIDCD are a step closer to unraveling the mystery of taste. In a study published in the December 2, 2005, issue of Science, researchers have pinpointed the chemical responsible for transmitting signals from the taste buds—small sensory bumps on the tongue, throat, and roof of the mouth—to the taste nerves leading to the brain. These findings provide scientists with a more complete picture of this complicated process, helping advance the study of taste and taste disorders.
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 Don't Let Gun Sports Backfire on You:
Use Ear Protection and Hang Onto Your Hearing
Shawn Dulohery, a national- and world-champion skeet shooter and 2004 Olympic team member in the skeet event, would never fire a gun without them. Likewise, Dave Henderson, a nationally recognized outdoor sports writer and hunting expert, wouldn't dream of venturing into the woods without his. These two highly skilled shooters ardently support the wearing of ear protection such as earplugs or earmuffs when firing a rifle, shotgun, or other firearm used in hunting and sport shooting.
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