Lollipop Star, a candy that uses technology to create a "concert in your mouth," is officially available for purchase. Here's ...

Few everyday experiences are as reliably disappointing as taking a big, hopeful gulp of orange juice right after brushing ...

The “Breakfast Tacos” stuff flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, onions, peppers, and cheese, topped with pico de gallo and sour cream. It’s a cross-cultural breakfast experience that ...

Each dish comes with one side, and while the menu doesn’t list them all, you can bet they include the classics—perhaps crispy fries, a side salad for those maintaining the illusion of healthfulness on ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...

José Lemos receives funding from NIH and Vaxcyte. Jacqueline Abranches receives funding from NIH/NIDCR and Vaxcyte. Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year ...

You probably know that certain senses, like hearing and vision, become less acute with age. But you might not realize that taste is another one. In a 2025 study published in The International Forum of ...

Taping your mouth shut while sleeping might not sound appealing. But its proponents claim a vast array of benefits, from alleviating respiratory conditions to better-smelling breath and even a more ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

A 2016 study found that some three-fourths of older adults have taste issues, more than any other sensory deficit. But many who notice “taste” changes are experiencing smell loss, since much of flavor ...

Tempe Mendoan’s crunch meets Sop Buntut’s rich broth as Westerners taste two of Indonesia’s most beloved dishes. Their genuine responses show how Indonesian cuisine mixes tradition, spice, and heart ...

Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors say don’t do it. Some on social media ...