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 ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

If youre a fan of spicy foods, you know they definitely have an effect on your body. You may break out into a sweat after ...

One of Federica Genovese’s fondest memories of spicy food is how her grandmother would eat a plate of pasta: with a fork in one hand and a Calabrian chili in the other, she would alterate bites of ...

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 ...

At City Hall Plaza, Boston’s Spicetober Fest celebrates the science, flavor, and thrill of spice, drawing chili lovers ...

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 Krew faces the ultimate spicy ramen challenge at their favorite Korean restaurant! No drinks are allowed, making this ...

The best foods to eat for diarrhea are crackers, soup, and anything easy on the stomach. Avoid spicy, sugary, or greasy foods ...