Spiciness, or its perception, occurs in most cuisines worldwide. The chili pepper of the genus Capsicum (family Solanaceae) is one of the world's most widely used spices, found in thousands of recipes ...

Spicy food often provokes an immediate and visible reaction: flushed skin, watery eyes, and beads of sweat across the forehead. While this response might seem purely sensory, it reflects a deeper ...

The tragic death of a Massachusetts teenager who collapsed after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip last year may prompt both doctors and food manufacturers to take a closer look at the ...

Capsaicin may influence ADHD symptoms by altering gut microbiota composition, increasing beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and Prevotella while reducing harmful microbes such as Enterococcus ...