Have you ever had a bitter taste in your mouth that won't go away? We have all been there. From a dose of antibiotics to poor oral hygiene, there are many factors that leave you with an extremely ...

A 2024 study found that dysgeusia (a broad term used to describe distorted taste) is a common symptom that persists for more ...

Sometimes a medicine itself is responsible, but in other cases, the chemicals in a drug activate bitter taste receptors in your mouth. Paxlovid, an antiviral used to treat COVID, is perhaps one of ...

Gene editing is removing compounds that make foods like brussels sprouts and blackberries taste bitter. Here’s what that ...

Your body reacts to it as a potential poison – but bitterness can help weight control and confer health benefits ...

and how taste influences mammals’ decisions about what foods to consume. Torregrossa’s research explores how biological processes that take place in the mouth and the gut contribute to dietary choice, ...

Grapefruits have beautiful pink or golden flesh, tons of juice, and a bright aroma, but what can taste interesting, tart, ...