From viral spicy noodle challenges to midnight food deliveries, modern eating habits are changing fast but our digestive system is paying the price. While spicy foods and late-night meals may satisfy ...

News flash: Your mouth isn't actually on fire when eating spicy foods, but your brain certainly tells you it is. Spicy foods sound off fire alarms in the brain, leading to all sorts of extreme — and ...

Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry Monster, meaning I was brave (and dumb) enough to accept a restaurant’s challenge to eat a plate of chicken drenched in curry made of the spiciest peppers on ...

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 might not only add oomph to your meals, but they may be giving your health a boost, too. A recent study published in the American Heart Association's journal "Hypertension" found people ...

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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 ...