There’s something oddly satisfying about eating food that hurts a little. That feeling you get when that chili burn lights up ...

Individual preferences for piquant foods vary due to factors like capsaicin receptor sensitivity, personality traits, and ...

I’m the idiot who once ate a ghost-pepper wing on a dare, cried for twenty minutes, and then immediately asked for another ...

Scientists say our love for spicy food comes from a thrill response, capsaicin triggers pain, but the brain enjoys the controlled discomfort and heat.

It’s your body trying to get rid of the irritant.” TRPV1 (pronounced trip-vee-one, if you’re explaining this to someone over a delicious curry) is also activated by other things, like your body’s ...

Chef wearing gas mask in front of background with flames and dishes of phaal curry - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty If you love spicy food, there is a dish that's so spicy chefs have to use gas ...

Spicy food makes us sweat because capsaicin, the active compound in chili peppers, tricks the body’s heat sensors into ...

Learn whether a shot of apple cider vinegar, lemon, and cayenne can help lower blood pressure, what research says, and whether this combo truly makes a difference.

Dosage for Qutenza (capsaicin) may depend on the condition being treated, but a dose is typically given every 3 months. Qutenza is a topical drug that’s applied to your skin by your doctor or another ...

What makes hot sauces tingle your tongue? Hot sauces have been around for thousands of years. Aztec people were one of the first to use them. Spice lovers enjoy the sharp, fiery heat that comes with ...

Welcome to our monthly column by and for local gardeners. Peppers are a colorful, tasty and sometimes hot addition to our gardens. They are an interesting plant with a special property that propels ...

Will you chip in to support our nonproft newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News! A bounty of fresh peppers from my garden. (Photos by Joel Ream) Planting Edmonds is a ...