Over a dozen students at a Japanese high school were hospitalized on Tuesday after sharing a bag of "super spicy" chips, local media said. The fire department in Tokyo helped transport 13 girls and ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. However, some purported benefits of spicy foods are unproven.

We hear a lot about sweet tooths, and if you have one yourself, we can't blame you. On the other hand, some like it hot—as in, they adore spicy food. Regardless of which camp you fall into (if any), ...

If you love spicy foods, then you already know that spice isn’t just a flavor – it’s a way of life. Chileheads can spend their whole life in search of the next opportunity to sample a super-spicy ...

You've probably seen those videos where someone eats an insanely hot pepper and immediately regrets it. Face red, tears streaming, they're gasping for milk like their life depends on it. It's ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Capsaicin, the bioactive compound that gives chili peppers their pungency, can impact your gastrointestinal system and digestion.Consuming ...

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 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 ...