Meals that bring the heat might just help you eat less. That’s the takeaway from a recent study led by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University. Their findings suggest that adding chili pepper ...

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 ...

Viral spicy food challenges and late-night cravings may be trending, but they are quietly harming digestion and gut health.

Scientists at Penn State University’s Sensory Evaluation Center have discovered that a little heat goes a long way in limiting caloric intake at meal times. Their findings, slated to be published in ...

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 ...

Spicy food and late-night meals may harm digestion, trigger acidity, and gut issues. Doctors explain risks, symptoms, and ...

Aimee Levitt is a freelance writer in Chicago. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to keep cool in hot weather is to order up some spicy food. Spice causes you to sweat, and sweat ...

Learn how spicy Indian food might increase the risk of stomach cancer, along with other eating habits. Find ways to make ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Seeing or smelling certain things can make you want spicy foods.Hot ...