Having more taste buds means super-tasters are sensitive to a chemical called ‘6-n-propylthiouracil’ (PROP), which is bitter and causes us to find foods off-putting. The rest of us (said to be ...

Other long-lasting prevention techniques include consuming probiotics and avoiding excessively spicy food. Why does one get a ...

Taste receptors alone don’t produce tastes ... And our natural resistance to broccoli, brussels sprouts, and other healthful but bitter foods can be overcome through experience—especially ...

Taste is one of our most important senses. It tells us which things are good to eat and which are not. Newborn babies like sweet tastes with sugar but not bitter tastes like green vegetables.