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.

The food you eat has a direct impact on so many aspects of your life. Spicy food specifically has a number of unusual bodily side effects you need to be made aware of.

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 ...

Some people seriously love spicy food. Whenever they eat somewhere that gives them the option of a spice level, they choose the highest. At home, they put hot sauce on pretty much everything, even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spicy food has a special talent for turning a normal meal into a full-body event. You take one bite, and suddenly your eyes water, your nose runs, and you’re fanning your mouth like you’re trying to ...

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 ...