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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Philippine officials are warning the public to exercise caution after a food influencer allegedly died from eating a poisonous crustacean known as a “devil crab.” The victim, Emma Amit, 51, had ...

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Spicy food does more than just set your taste buds tingling. That familiar rush of heat, flushed cheeks and beads of sweat may actually signal your body working harder behind the scenes. According to ...

After recovering from food poisoning, you may find it easiest to drink liquids like tea and broth. The BRAT diet can help settle your stomach with easy-to-digest foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, ...

The National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show will turn up the heat Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1, at Sandia Resort and Casino. “It’s really just a celebration of all things spicy,” Mark Masker, ...

Are there changes I can make to my diet that lower my chances of developing cancer? As an oncologist, I often hear this question from my patients and their families and friends — and even from my own ...

As a dietitian, I know the importance of nutrition. Fruits, including bananas, provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber our bodies need. Despite this, I will admit that there are days when I ...