A new study has solved the decades-old mystery of why mint creates a cooling sensation, and the findings could help us develop better treatments for pain, congestion, and dry eye.

Scientists have captured the first detailed images of the body’s microscopic “cold sensor”, a protein called TRPM8. The ...

Scientists have revealed how the body’s microscopic cold sensor, TRPM8, detects both chilly temperatures and the cooling ...

Mint leaves offer more than fresh breath. From easing digestion and stress to soothing skin and repelling insects, discover surprising health and lifestyle benefits of this tiny herb.

(Reuters Health) - A cancer-causing compound banned by U.S. regulators last year as a food additive has been found at potentially dangerous levels in mint and menthol flavored e-cigarette liquids and ...

Ever Wondered Why a Mint Feels So Icy? Here's what research says about it.