Your Mouth Is on Fire — Here's Exactly What's Happening Inside Your Body
Not all heat is created equal — a habanero hits differently than a jalapeño, and there's real biology behind that. From capsaicin binding to nerve receptors to why some burns linger for what feels like forever, we break down the fascinating science of the chili pepper burn. Plus, we'll help you figure out which peppers actually make sense for where you're at on your heat journey.