If you’re among the 19% of Americans who report changes in their sense of taste as they get older, it might be some cause for alarm. New research suggests that losing your sense of taste, especially ...

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 ...

Experts weigh in on what’s actually possible. Ask Well Experts weigh in on what’s actually possible. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Simar Bajaj Simar Bajaj has been ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Estimates vary widely for how common the loss of taste and smell is after a coronavirus infection. Cameron Whitman/Stocksy United Many people lose their sense of taste or smell ...