An American man had some bad luck after participating in an eating competition with one very dangerous component: ghost chili peppers, or bhut jolokia. The man began to vomit rather violently after ...

Fourteen high school students in Tokyo were hospitalised after experiencing severe stomach aches, nausea, and mouth pain from consuming crisps infused with Bhut Jolokia peppers. The incident occurred ...

Woman holding a handful of raw red peppers - Martin Poole/Getty Images Have you ever heard the saying, "Too much of anything is bad?" Whether it's sugary, savory, or spicy, sometimes we must remember ...

A man who entered a ghost pepper-eating contest landed himself in the hospital with a 1-inch hole in his esophagus – a condition that can be fatal – according to a new report. The ghost pepper, also ...

Viral trends and Gen Z's love of spice have inspired new menu items at fast-food chains. Popeyes and Subway recently launched their own takes on a ghost-pepper sandwich. I tried both and thought they ...