Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic reaction or food sensitivity. Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic ...

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 ...

One study found people who ate spicy meals burned about 50 extra calories afterward compared to non-spicy versions. While ...

Spicy food is not just a fad in the restaurant industry—it's a consumer shift that's here to stay, restaurant industry experts say. "Every type of food business has seen the impact of the rising ...

The Carolina Reaper is so hot, it makes jalapeños taste like milk. It’s so hot, it causes people to hallucinate, vomit, pass out, wish they’d never been born. It’s so hot that the guy who invented ...

From shifting Scoville levels to chef preferences, here’s why 'make it spicy' misses — plus smarter ways to order, tweak at the table, and recover. Darron Cardosa is a food service professional with ...