Why do we torture ourselves by eating spicy peppers? Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama, explored this question and others in a presentation on her research on ...

A whole octopus coated in fiery spices is slowly bitten and chewed, delivering deep crunch-to-chew sounds with a bold, savory heat. Every bite emphasizes the thick, elastic texture and rich spice ...

The doctor said, "The love affair with fiery flavours and the culture of 'one more hour' dinners are colliding with our bodies' biology, and the consequences show up in heartburn, disturbed sleep, ...

I once turned to my partner as he tucked into a spicy takeaway meal and asked him, “How does that actually feel? Like, in your mouth? Does it hurt sometimes?” I had expected him to say no, that it ...

If you’ve ever been warned that eating too much spicy food might affect your chances of getting pregnant, it’s time to set the record straight. According to gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam and ...

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Spicy noodles meet sweet lobster in this fire-filled ASMR combo. ‘I don’t want to worry about money’: I’m 64 with $400K in savings and $700 in Social Security. Can I retire next year? Will and Kate's ...

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 ...