The Neurological High From Spicy Food Endorphins are the body's natural way of relieving pain by blocking the nerve's ability ...

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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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways A study showed that moderately spicy meals led participants to eat 11% to 18% less food without reducing enjoyment.Capsaicin may boost ...

Peppers, hot sauce, chili paste and spicy snacks are bringing the heat. From the 37% of Americans who say they’d try the world’s hottest pepper to the 51% who eat hot sauce at least once a week, spicy ...

At City Hall Plaza, Boston’s Spicetober Fest celebrates the science, flavor, and thrill of spice, drawing chili lovers nationwide for a fiery fall experience.

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 ...