That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

For some, the spice ain’t nice. Throughout her life, Jennifer Allerot, 53, has ordered the spiciest foods on the menu whenever she ate at a restaurant — until she developed a stomach ulcer four years ...

That extra splash of hot sauce or pile of jalapeños on your plate might reveal more than adventurous taste buds. Your relationship with spicy food offers fascinating clues about how your body ...

That fiery ramen bowl, a plate of Tibetan laphing, or a round of Delhi-style golgappe, spicy foods are irresistible for many of us. But have you ever wondered what all that chilli heat is doing inside ...

Meals that bring the heat might just help you eat less. That’s the takeaway from a recent study led by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University. Their findings suggest that adding chili pepper ...

Is spicy food healthy for you? Spicy foods can help with weight control, plus reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, studies have shown — and consuming more spices may also contribute to a ...

At the dinner table, digging into a spicy curry can send someone lunging for a glass of water or milk, their tongue seemingly on fire, lips tingling, and forehead dotted with sweat beads. At the same ...