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 ...

Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, the executive chef at José, pours one of her spicy salsas on a taco at the Dallas restaurant. Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer Jody Denton, a self-described “chili head, ...

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 ...

Spicy food — a culinary delight for many — adds a kick of flavor and excitement to dining experiences worldwide. However, for some individuals, this thrill comes at a cost. Spicy food sensitivity is ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

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 ...

Sometimes you might crave spicy foods out of nowhere. This sudden urge for certain foods or flavors could be triggered by different factors, including hormonal changes in your body, stress, or ...

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 ...