We hear a lot about sweet tooths, and if you have one yourself, we can't blame you. On the other hand, some like it hot—as in, they adore spicy food. Regardless of which camp you fall into (if any), ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — International Hot and Spicy Food Day is celebrated on Jan. 16 each year, and it’s all about enjoying food with a little extra heat! While Hawaiʻi isn’t known for its native spicy ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

The chemicals that make food spicy don't target taste receptors, but rather temperature receptors in the tongue. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Paul D. Terry does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, ...