From brain fog to hot flashes, there are more than a few menopausal symptoms we're (unfortunately) familiar with. But one that has until recently flown under the radar is the aptly named burning mouth ...

The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants. How does a chili pepper make your mouth feel like its on fire? When you eat peppers, capsaicin molecules ...

Ever wondered why spicy foods make your mouth feel like it's on fire? Ever wondered why spicy foods make your mouth feel like it's on fire? The answer lies in a chemical compound called capsaicin.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A routine dental procedure turned into a nightmare for a 5-year-old girl. Her family says she ended up with serious burns when her mouth caught on fire while she was under ...