Last month, hot pepper expert Ed Currie received an acknowledgement that warmed his heart. His newly bred pepper, which he dubbed “Pepper X,” had been publicly named the hottest pepper in the world by ...

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the seeds that are the spicy parts of most chili peppers, it’s the “pith” you have to ...

When it comes to natural ways to boost weight loss, cayenne pepper is one spicy ingredient that gets a lot of buzz. Thanks to capsaicin, the compound that gives cayenne its signature heat, some claim ...

Chili peppers have long been thought to have health benefits, and now scientists have wrangled those to fight obesity. Scientists from the University of Wyoming's School of Pharmacy have developed a ...

Cayenne pepper is a hot chile pepper typically used as a spice to add heat to a variety of dishes, like tacos, stir fry and curries. Yes, cayenne pepper can keep wildlife out of your garden. However, ...