Spicy foods—aka, foods that burn—have always divided people. You either love them, avoid them, or tolerate them. For those ...

Eight years after his first appearance on “Hot Ones,” Kevin Hart reprised his seat at the table to eat spicy wings a second ...

"There's some evidence to suggest that continuous exposure, like people who grew up eating spicy food, can build up tolerance," Terry says. This may be more common in parts of the world where ...

So, why do so many people enjoy spicy food ... More from Science What happens to your brain & body when you eat spicy food. Hot peppers trick your brain into thinking your mouth is on fire.

Some people prefer spicy food, while others prefer sweet or bland flavours. However, consuming extreme amounts of any can be harmful. Here are some side effects of eating too much spicy food that you ...

We need to grow up when it comes to spicy food. New research has found that we’re now a nation of brave eaters of really ...

BBC Bitesize explores why some people actually enjoy eating spicy foods. When you tuck into your next red-hot curry, you won’t technically be able to taste the heat. Our tongues can only detect ...

The Carolina Reaper is the world’s hottest chilli. We take a giant bite at Dave's Hot Chicken while asking what attracts us ...

This person is just chilling ... a compound found in a lot of spicy food. Capsaicin triggers nerve receptors in your mouth which send signals to the brain that it interprets as pain.

Chances are, you've made a few midnight raids on the fridge — most people ... spicy chips might not be the best choice when you feel like a quick snack before bed. 2. The amount of food you eat ...

For people who really love spicy food, it can be hard to find something ... so she’s taken to simply asking for a side of fresh chiles when eating out to ensure she can add sufficient heat.