Are there health benefits to eating turmeric and other spices?

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200406-are-there-benefits-to-eating-turmeric-and-other-spices

Chilli, turmeric and other spices are often claimed to have health benefits or even the ability to "boost our immune system".

But can spices really add any health benefits to our food, or help us ward off illness?