You've just cleaned your teeth, you're feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed. You take a sip of water, but the ...

Menthol, derived from mint plants, creates a cooling sensation by activating cold-sensing receptors. It's used in various products, including toothpaste, chewing gum, and sports supplements, to trick ...

Toothpaste contains menthol, a mint compound. Menthol activates cold-sensing receptors in your mouth. This tricks your brain ...

You take a sip of water, but the water is icy cold, and your next breath feels cool and crisp.” What has the toothpaste done to your mouth? And could this be a hack to help you feel cooler when you ...