Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

It's hard to figure out how spicy something is just by looking at it, but a new artificial tongue can tell you before you put ...

The prototype detected capsaicin and pungent-flavored compounds - such as those behind garlic’s "zing" - in a range of foods.

The appearance of a hot sauce or pepper doesn't reveal whether it's mild or likely to scorch someone's taste buds, but researchers have now created an artificial tongue to quickly detect spiciness.

In good news for those who can't handle the heat, an artificial tongue can quickly detect whether a curry is mild or likely ...

Every October, America divides into two camps: those who think candy corn tastes like candle wax mixed with sadness, and ...