Ear infections are the the bane of many childhoods, and they can cause problems ranging from vertigo and even deafness. Now, a new study from Australia hints that they may explain why so many kids ...

Loss of taste can also be caused by exposure to certain chemicals such as insecticides and by some medicines. Taste disorders may result from oral health problems and some surgeries (e.g. third molar ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I am plagued with dysgeusia(a) taste disorder emanating from tongue and gums, not acid reflux or GERD, and the taste is 24/7 and pervasive - horrid, ...

The next time you crave a sweet treat, go ahead and buy a bag of jellybeans—guilt free. Your indulgence will be in the interest of science. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

Women who experience problems with smell and taste when they have covid-19 are more likely to have long-lasting issues with the senses than men. Benjamin Tan at the National University Hospital in ...