Red snot chilli pepper: Woman in Brazil fell into coma after SNIFFING super-hot chilli caused deadly allergic reaction
Thais Medeiros, 25, of Brazil, was cooking with her family when she held a hot pepper to her nose. It caused her brain to swell, likely from an allergic reaction. She went into a coma for several days. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Of the Sahel and the Merchants of Death
Fake or substandard antimalarial medicines kill as many as 267,000 sub-Saharan Africans every year. Credit: Mercedes Sayagues/IPS By Baher KamalMADRID, Jun 2 2023 (IPS) There is a tangled trafficking web that has been woven across the Sahel, which spans almost 6.000 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, and is home to more than 300 million people in 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal. This is how several international specialised bodies, mainly the United Nations, depict the aggravated situation in this already highly fragile African re...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Baher Kamal Tags: Africa Development & Aid Headlines Health Poverty & SDGs Source Type: news

Intimate partner violence with vaginal insertion of a partial chili pod (Capsicum annuum): a case report - Dorji N, Tshering S, Wangmo D, Dorji T.
A case of intimate partner violence (IPV) with vaginal insertion of an irritant foreign body, chili pod of Capsicum annum, in a 36-year-old woman. She presented with severe burning sensation in the lower abdomen and vulva. This highlights the unique role o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Red Hot Chilli Peppers ’ Chad Smith Shares Tribute to Taylor Hawkins
“I have to give a shoutout to my brother Taylor Hawkins,” Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer said as the accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday. “I love you Taylor.R… #drummer #redhotchilipeppers #hollywoodwalkoffame #chadsmithsharestribute #taylorhawkins (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to get rid of visceral fat: Adding more ginger or hot chilli peppers burns belly fat
HOW TO get rid of visceral fat will more often than not come down to avoiding certain types of food. However, scientists and health experts advise adding more ginger and peppers to your diet to help speed up belly fat loss. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study of chilli genetics could lead to greater variety on our plates
(University of Bath) Scientists investigating the genetics of chilli pepper species have discovered a whole host of new chilli hybrids that can be grown by crossing domesticated peppers with their wild cousins. This will allow plant breeders to create new varieties that have better disease resistance and could increase productivity. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 24, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news

How to live longer: Fiery chili peppers could reduce your waistline and cancer risk
IF YOU would like to add a bit of spice to your life, then there may be nothing better than a fiery chilli pepper. According to recent research, it could help you to live a healthier and longer life. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Chemical that makes chilli peppers spicy boosts solar panel cells
Solar cells treated with capsaicin, the compound that makes chilli peppers spicy to taste, are more efficient at converting solar energy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hair loss treatment: Cayenne pepper and olive oil could increase hair growth
HAIR loss treatment: When searching for the latest and greatest treatments in helping to increase your hair growth, results can be interesting. To find the best treatment, the solution is often at the root. Adding cayenne pepper to olive oil is said to help boost circulation, as well as nourish and moisturise the scalp, all of which could increase hair growth. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New research suggests eating chilli peppers can extend your longevity - here's how
HOW TO live longer: Successive studies have pointed to the health benefits of eating chilli peppers but a new study may have provided the most conclusive evidence to date. The latest research suggests chilli peppers confers protection against deadly chronic diseases. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to live longer: Hot chilli peppers protect against cancers and boosts longevity
HOW TO live longer does not have to mean a life of denying yourself pleasures. In fact, by being smart with your choices, a long and healthy life may be yours. According to studies, adding a certain spice could solve all your health worries and help boost your longevity. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

👉 Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64 via Hvper.com
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Source: Reuters: Health - August 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Coronavirus live news: Brazil cases surge past 600,000 as country's death toll passes Italy
South Africa sees record jump in cases; New York urges protesters to get tested; Turkey announces weekend lockdown in 15 cities; US jobless claims pass 42m. Follow the latest updatesBrazil infections pass 600,000 as death toll passes Italy ’sSouth Africa sees record jump in casesCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage6.27amBSTBritain ’s test-and-trace systemcould take another four months before it is working properly, the Guardian has learned, raising concerns about how the country might cope with a second wave of coronavirus infections. Tony Prestedge, a banker drafted in to run the NHS scheme,...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 5, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Science Infectious diseases Australia news UK news US news Microbiology Medical research Source Type: news

Making Mayo's Recipes: Fire roasted corn soup
Would you like a taste of summer in winter? Try this scrumptious corn soup. Roasting develops the natural sugars in the corn to create a caramelized flavor and if you don't have fresh jalapenos, use ? teaspoon dried cayenne pepper. Each Thursday, one of the more than 100 video recipes from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 23, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Making Mayo's Recipes: Fire roasted corn soup
Would you like a taste of summer in winter? Try this scrumptious corn soup. Roasting develops the natural sugars in the corn to create a caramelized flavor and if you don't have fresh jalapenos, use 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper. Each Thursday, one of the more than 100 video recipes from the?Mayo Clinic Healthy Living [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 21, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news