Beer and wine have been staples of human history for millennia. These alcoholic beverages are still yielding new surprises.

Researchers design a flavor-based flu test that could transform chewing gum into an early detection tool, potentially stopping transmission before symptoms appear.

In a series of new studies, researchers explored what gives beer its haze, how to detect gluten in drinks, what causes red wine’s dry, puckering sensation, and how sulfites influence gut bacteria.

German scientists have designed a new molecular sensor to release a thyme flavor when it encounters the flu virus.

Saliva, sweat, and interstitial fluid have shown promise as alternative sample types in situations where blood may be too hard to access.

Scientists have created a low-cost gluten sensor that combines lateral flow strips with smartphone imaging, exposing hidden contamination in everyday foods from fries to salads and offering peace of ...

Covid-19 spreads very easily through close contact with people who have the virus. When someone with Covid-19 breathes, speaks, coughs or sneezes, they release small droplets containing the virus. You ...

Some "important" NHS guidance could help curb the spread of Covid as cases surge once more across the UK, notably among the young and elderly. Two strains of coronavirus are currently predominant in ...

Cases of a new Covid variant are increasing across the UK. And people are being reminded of the precautions they can take to prevent infection. The new strain, called Stratus, has two variants, XFG ...

As temperatures drop, respiratory ailments including common colds, flu, and coronavirus are surging. Currently, two COVID strains are gaining momentum as they emerge as the most prevalent variants.