The food you eat has a direct impact on so many aspects of your life. Spicy food specifically has a number of unusual bodily side effects you need to be made aware of.

You know you've sworn off spicy foods a dozen times, only to eat even spicier dishes. Why do we put ourselves through such ...

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 ...

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 ...

QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I’ve been taking blood pressure medication for years without any issues – but I recently read that common spices I love and frequently use like ginger and black pepper can ...

Scientists at Penn State University’s Sensory Evaluation Center have discovered that a little heat goes a long way in limiting caloric intake at meal times. Their findings, slated to be published in ...

We’ve all been there, standing in the grocery store aisle, looking at it. Wow, how could anyone make something so dumb? Who would buy this? Then you pause and look around. Well, it is kind of ...

W hen the weather gets colder, many may find it important to have ways to warm up in the Lowcountry. Charleston chefs often do the hard work of keeping our mouths hot and our bellies full. Using a ...