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Losing your sense of taste affects far more than just food

Imagine sitting down to eat your favorite meal and realizing something is missing. The pizza, ice cream, or spicy dish in ...
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Study identifies molecular cause of taste loss after COVID

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Scientists have identified molecular and structural changes in taste buds that may explain why a small subset of people experience long-term taste loss after COVID-19 ...
Rolling Out

Loss of appetite causes and how to get your hunger back

Dealing with loss of appetite causes and hunger issues can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you know your body needs fuel but food just doesn’t appeal to you anymore. Whether it’s lasting a ...
Medical Xpress

Molecular defect in taste cells causes long-term taste loss after COVID

Scientists have identified molecular and structural changes in taste buds that may explain why a small subset of people experience long-term taste loss after COVID-19 infection. The study, published ...