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Seven days after the death of iconic Iraqi singer Sajida Obaid, women gather at her family home in Irbil to mourn.

Acquired tastes don’t necessarily confer survival benefits: they reflect the brain’s ability to learn and attach reward to repeated experiences. Some tastes we initially dislike can become enjoyable ...

In a season full of history, milestones and jubilation, one particular evening sticks out like a sore thumb. Michigan basketball was sullen, dejected and flat-out disappointed after Purdue knocked off ...

It’s a mistake you hopefully only make once. In your morning rush to get ready, you brush your teeth before you head to the kitchen and down a big glass of orange juice. Yuck! What makes your clean, ...

Even after the virus disappears, some people continue to experience altered taste. New research suggests that subtle molecular changes in taste receptor cells, not visible damage, may explain why ...

The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study. New research from ...

New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering effects similar to a mild workout for the nervous system. In mouse experiments, ...

Why we love a bitter taste Posted: January 29, 2026 | Last updated: January 29, 2026 Even if they’re toxic in large doses, small amounts of certain bitter compounds interact with our bodies in ways ...