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 ...

You know you've sworn off spicy foods a dozen times, only to eat even spicier dishes. Why do we put ourselves through such ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's good news for people who like some spice in their meals. Turns out, spicy foods may be linked to a longer life. A new study in the British Medical Journal found that regular consumption of ...

Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry Monster, meaning I was brave (and dumb) enough to accept a restaurant’s challenge to eat a plate of chicken drenched in curry made of the spiciest peppers on ...

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 ...

What you eat before bed can impact your sleep. A dietitian shares which 10 common foods to skip for a better night’s rest and happier mornings.