Mint has a cooling sensation when you eat it, but how does a plant create that frosty effect? Find out the scientific reason ...

A recent study found something strange: When mice with Alzheimer's disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve.

The new study, published in the 22 August issue of Current Biology, investigates the mechanism by which menthol and icilin, two compounds known to create 'sensations of coldness' in rats and ...