Birds are one type of animal that have adapted to not feel the effects of spicy foods that humans often do.

We spoke to experts about how spicy food affects the body, whether it's healthy, and the potential benefits and risks to know ...

When you eat spicy food, the capsaicin binds to receptors in the mouth and on the tongue called TRPV1, says Terry. "These send signals of pain to the brain," he adds. Technically, spiciness is ...