BOSTON (TND) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a substance containing a high amount of the chili pepper extract capsaicin, ...

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

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterized by a burning pain in the mouth, sometimes accompanied by numbness. The clinical features of this condition closely resemble other ...

ALBANY, N.Y. SiCap, makers of Sinus Buster capsaicin nasal spray, last week announced a new capsaicin-based energy spray called Spray Awake. According to the manufacturer, Spray Awake delivers ...

Morristown, N.J., Aug. 7, 2017 - As we age, managing healthy weight may become more difficult due to a slowing metabolism, however, help may come from a fiery source -- the capsicum pepper. A recent ...

Researchers used the active compound that gives hot peppers their spiciness to develop an anti-obesity drug. The treatment proved successful in mice. Share on Pinterest Chili peppers contain an ...