The spice saffron contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Research has linked saffron with alleviating depression and increasing libido.

The appeal of pumpkin spice has a lot to do with how we associate smells and flavors with fall — despite the fact that the flavoring doesn't... Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, ...

Here are three scientific reasons why you're hardwired to crave pumpkin spice snacks and drinks in the fall. Remember when Starbucks was the only place you could get a pumpkin spice latte? Feels like ...

Learn the science behind why cozy scents of fall, like crisp leaves, bonfires, and pumpkin spice, boost your mood and spark ...

If you're suddenly craving pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin bread now that it's officially fall, it's not just your stomach talking. Catching a whiff of a pumpkin spice-flavored food or drink can ...

From lattes to cereal flavors, pumpkin spice is ubiquitous every fall — but what is it about pumpkin spice that makes it so popular? Prof. Gavin Sacks, food science, whose research focuses on flavor ...

There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one ...

If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an ...

There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one ...

Ever since Frank Herbert's novel "Dune" was published in 1965, sci-fi fans have been dreaming of the deserts on Arrakis. "Dune" influenced some of the greatest sci-fi franchises of all time while also ...

India leads global spice sector at Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs, focusing on harmonized international ...