A common belief is that spicy food damages the stomach or causes ulcers. In reality, ulcers are typically caused by bacterial ...

You know that rush you get when you bite into something so spicy it makes your eyes water and your nose run? What if that intense physical reaction isn’t just masochistic food enjoyment, but actually ...

Spicy foods are beloved around the world for their bold flavors and heat-driven thrill. From hot wings to chili curries, people can’t seem to get enough of the burn. But while that fiery kick can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buffalo wings, Szechuan chicken, and sriracha taste amazing going in. When you consume spicy foods, the compounds that give them heat move through your body relatively unchanged. Since they arent ...