Foods like chili peppers, ginger, and coffee or tea may help speed up your body's metabolism. Here's how to add them to a ...

When it comes to natural ways to boost weight loss, cayenne pepper is one spicy ingredient that gets a lot of buzz. Thanks to capsaicin, the compound that gives cayenne its signature heat, some claim ...

A study showed that moderately spicy meals led participants to eat 11% to 18% less food without reducing enjoyment. Capsaicin may boost metabolism and reduce inflammation, but it is unlikely to cause ...

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; Clinical Pharmacist, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio Capsaicin is a ...

Cayenne pepper, which comes from the Capsicum annuum plant, has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Not only does cayenne pepper contain protective antioxidants, it ...

Chili pepper compounds that suppress heat may also help manage pain. If you’ve ever second-guessed a spicy order, take note: a new study has identified molecules that can temper the heat of chili ...

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel ...

The fiery thrill of buffalo wings, the slow burn of jalapeño poppers, or the intense heat of Nashville hot chicken – spicy foods deliver an exciting dining experience that millions crave. But for many ...