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 ...

The Spice Girls were onto something when they released their hit song “Spice Up Your Life” in the ’90s. Turns out, a wealth of research supports the idea that adding spice to your food can offer some ...

From Dave’s Hot Chicken to Prince’s and Hattie B’s, these chain restaurants are known for fiery, Nashville-style spicy fried chicken.

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 ...