A medical emergency this morning at a judging session for the Fiery Food Challenge, the spicy food contest held in conjunction with ZestFest, served as a visceral reminder of how much heat capsaicin ...

For 2 years, a 52-year-old woman repeated the same pattern: She ate spicy food, and her vagina burned like "chili water." At ...

A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your health, for better or worse, depending on dose, diet, and your unique biology. Review: ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. Eating spicy foods can also trigger symptoms in people with acid reflux and gastritis. Possible benefits from ...

Cold weather often pushes people toward foods that feel warming and comforting, from spicy dishes to rich soups and baked ...

You know you've sworn off spicy foods a dozen times, only to eat even spicier dishes. Why do we put ourselves through such agony? The secret is in our brains.

Spicy food has a special talent for turning a normal meal into a full-body event. You take one bite, and suddenly your eyes ...

Spicy foods are a favourite for many, but what happens to your body when you eat them? 1. Burning sensation: Capsaicin binds to receptors in your mouth that detect heat, tricking your brain into ...