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Loss of taste and smell will not be added to Covid-19 symptoms list

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Loss of taste and smell will ‘absolutely not’ be added to the list of symptoms people should watch for when measuring their potential for having Covid-19, the Government has confirmed. The announcement comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed he lost his sense of taste when he was struck down by coronavirus last week. He … Read more

Why a loss of smell may be a sign of coronavirus

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Public Health England says the two key symptoms of Covid-19 are a new and continuous cough and/or a high temperature. The World Health Organisation says other indicators include fatigue, aches and pains, a blocked nose, sore throat and diarrhoea. But now some UK doctors are calling for an urgent addition to the list: sudden and … Read more

Loss of taste and smell could indicate coronavirus, say medical experts

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Sniffer dogs could be out of work after Intel creates a computer chip that can ‘smell’ explosives

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Sniffer dogs could be out of work after Intel creates a computer chip that can ‘smell’ dangerous chemicals in drugs, explosives and other illegal substances Researchers created a circuit on a chip similar to the olfactory circuit in dogs The team then use artificial intelligence to spot different chemical ‘smells’ The algorithm identifies smells by … Read more

Expert chocolatier explains why we should SMELL the sweet treat before eating it

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You’ve been eating chocolate all wrong! Expert tips for making your next treat taste even better – including letting it melt in your mouth and NEVER storing it in the fridge Consultant Sarah Hartnett explained most people don’t eat chocolate correctly Expert said many people eat too big a bite, chew it, and don’t let … Read more