Many people love spicy and hot food – as it tastes amazing on their palate. And for those who are succour for the fiery kick of chillies, there is a potential health benefit that can be surprising – ...

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.

News flash: Your mouth isn't actually on fire when eating spicy foods, but your brain certainly tells you it is. Spicy foods sound off fire alarms in the brain, leading to all sorts of extreme — and ...

The first Detroit Hot Sauce Festival brings spicy food, entrepreneurship and eating competitions to the Masonic this August.