A medical emergency this morning at a judging session for the Fiery Food Challenge, the spicy food contest held in conjunction with ZestFest, served as a visceral reminder of how much heat capsaicin ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Australia examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and ...

Capsaicin comes from chili peppers, and the heat it produces may help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. Many companies sell creams containing ...