woman who can smell parkinson’s helps scientists create test

There is currently no definitive test to detect Parkinson's. – Photo credit: Photo by Fulvio Ciccolo on Unsplash

Health, Popular, Public Health

Woman uses her super sense of smell to help scientists detect Parkinson’s in minutes

Heather Wake

1/22/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026