Avurt International, a company in Westminster will soon begin selling the IM-5, a novel-looking handgun that shoots plastic pellets filled with capsaicin powder. The handgun also has a red laser that ...

Gardening expert Ish shared some helpful advice for fellow gardeners who are worried about squirrels eating their new plant ...

Do you ever feel that intense, satisfying burn when you bite into a chili-spiced dish? If you’re looking for ways to make that heat ...

Thirty-three women affected by VVS took part in the study; they were informed about the study and gave their consent. Diagnosis was in accordance with Friedrich's criteria. [3] Cultures of the vagina ...

Blair Lazar: to taste his sauce is to experience ‘pure heat’ "We live in an extreme world," explains Blair Lazar, a hot sauce creator. "And I make extreme foods.' In his hands is the hottest spice in ...

In addition to being a popular ingredient in spicy dishes worldwide, the chili pepper also has a surprising role in the medical world. Capsaicin is the compound found in peppers that gives them their ...

If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with cayenne peppers. The long, thin, bright red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It’s related to other ...

The burning sensation of hot peppers comes from capsaicin, a compound that binds to the heat receptors in your mouth. While it does not cause physical damage, the sensation is strong enough to make it ...

In the southern Californian city of Apple Valley last week, a woman was arrested for the death of a two year old child after allegedly poisoning the little girl with chili powder. According to the Los ...