Genetically, some people are born with fewer receptors for capsaicin, which is the compound that makes hot foods taste and feel hot. These lucky individuals start life with built-in advantages.

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 ...

Could eating spicy foods help you lose weight? "Simply adding chili pepper to a meal — just enough to make it spicy without changing how much you like it — might help reduce how much you eat," Dr.

Sweet and spicy is one of the most exciting flavor combinations out there. It blends the comforting sweetness we love with a ...

People who douse every meal in hot sauce aren't just chasing flavor; they may actually be doing their bodies a huge favor.

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 ...

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 ...