Sweating, stomach pain, headaches — experts explain what happens physiologically, and what that may mean for your health. Credit...AKIRA for The New York Times Supported by By Trisha Pasricha Dr ...

Certain individuals are more drawn to the thrill of eating spicy foods than others. Take for example the self-described chiliheads, a tight-knit community of spicy pepper enthusiasts. Their choice ...

In the U.S., the U.K. and elsewhere, more people than ever are consuming spicy foods, including extreme pepper varieties. Hot-pepper-eating contests and similar “spicy food challenges” aren ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. But besides the sensations that accompany them, what do eating spicy foods do for our health? The research is a little bit unclear.

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Experts have linked certain foods to an increased stomach cancer risk. While some research suggests that spicy foods are a ... Leading a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced diet that includes ...

When you eat spicy food, the capsaicin binds to receptors in the mouth and on the tongue called TRPV1, says Terry. "These send signals of pain to the brain," he adds. Technically, spiciness is ...

Q: I eat spicy food almost every day. I love the taste and the tingle, but I wonder: How is all that heat affecting my body? A: Eating spicy food can produce a variety of physiological reactions ...