Dr. Richard Doty Warns: Millions May Not Detect Natural Gas Leaks Due to Smell Loss
Houston, TX – August 2025 – At the Natural Gas Odorization Conference in Houston, Dr. Richard L. Doty delivered a keynote talk warning that millions of Americans may be unable to detect natural gas leaks due to smell dysfunction. Natural gas is naturally odorless, and federal regulations require it to be odorized so leaks are […]
New Research Reveals GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Significantly Impair Taste Function
Philadelphia, PA – August 2025 – At the Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium in Philadelphia, Dr. Richard L. Doty presented groundbreaking research showing that GLP-1 receptor agonists—popular medications for diabetes and weight loss, including Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Trulicity®, and Zepbound™—significantly impair taste perception across all five basic taste qualities. In a controlled study using the Smell […]
The Parkinson’s Experience Podcast Episode 116: “Smell Loss and the Brain”
Dr. Richard Doty, was recently featured on The Parkinson’s Experience podcast, hosted by Sheryl Lowenhar. In Episode 116: “Smell Loss and the Brain,” the two dive into the critical connection between olfactory dysfunction and neurological health, particularly relating to Parkinson’s disease. During this insightful conversation, Dr. Doty shares his expertise on the science of smell, […]
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Weight Loss Medications Impair Taste Function
Philadelphia, PA – A new study published in Physiology & Behavior uncovers significant sensory implications of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications commonly prescribed for weight loss and obesity management. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that GLP-1 RAs significantly impair taste function across all five basic taste qualities: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (brothy). […]
New Smell and Taste Evaluation Center: Making Patient Care for Chemosensory Deficits More Accessible
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ — October 25, 2024 — Sensonics International is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Smell and Taste Evaluation Center. Headed by the world-renowned olfactory expert Dr. Richard L. Doty, the facility is dedicated to advancing research and clinical care for individuals experiencing olfactory and gustatory disorders, particularly those linked to various neurological […]