Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The foods and scents we associate with our childhoods can provide a meaningful source of comfort and connection. zeljkosantrac/E+ ...

Imagine this. You're walking past a McDonald's and suddenly, the irresistible odor of sizzling fries and beefy burger patties drifts through the air. Before you know it, you're heading straight for ...

Imagine walking down the aisle of your local grocery store. The scent of mixed herbs catches your attention, mentally transporting you to a kitchen filled with the aroma of your favorite home-cooked ...

A pantry’s worth of savory food scents, from burgers to croissants to latkes, are finding their way into luxury candles. The fragrance company D.S. & Durga and the restaurant Jupiter created a candle ...

They say the eyes eat first, but before we even see what we are eating, we often enjoy its aroma. The scent of a beloved dish, such as the gooey chocolate chip cookies your mom would pull out of the ...

Keeping roaches out of your home can be a persistent challenge thanks to their resilient nature and adaptable behavior. These tenacious little critters are drawn to the enticing scents of food, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chelsea Reid, College of Charleston (THE CONVERSATION) Walking around my neighborhood ...