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 ...

A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your health, for better or worse, depending on dose, diet, and your unique biology. Review: ...

Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. It's found in chillies, jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and is even the active ...