Latest news with #spicyfood
Fox News
5 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Woman sues over spicy restaurant dish, plus viral debate among flight passengers over masks
'LIKE FIRE': A doctor is suing a Thai restaurant after claiming she suffered burns from a spicy meatball dish with bird's eye chilies. BETTER BODY: Experts say nutrition can strengthen bones with foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients. PLANE ANNOYING: As summer travel begins, debates about mask usage on board flights are intensifying on social media. BUGS BE GONE – Use citronella candles, torches and refillable repellers to prevent bugs from coming around. Continue reading… CALLING ALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE LOVERS! – Play our Fox News daily crossword puzzle for free here! And not just one — check out the multiple offerings. See the puzzles... Fox News FirstFox News Opinion
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Travis Kelce reveals the food that left him with a terrible bathroom issue
Travis Kelce spared no detail when telling Shaquille O'Neal just how badly his experience of the 'One Chip Challenege' in 2018 left him. The Kelce brothers welcomed the four-time NBA legend to their New Heights podcast this week for a lengthy chat on a range of topics, from Taylor Swift to the Super Bowl. And another surprising topic that surfaced was Travis and Shaq's respective attempts to tackle the spiciest foods they can possibly find. Kelce asked O'Neal how 'the One Chip Challenge' compared to eating 'Da Bomb' on Hot Ones, where guests are interviewed over spicy wings. And while guests often go viral when they appear on that show, they were both in agreement that the 'One Chip Challenge' was the hardest. Guests are required to eat a single Carolina Reaper 'Paqui' chip and wait for as long as possible before drinking anything. 'That f***ing, that was the craziest experience I have ever been through,' Kelce, who did the challenge in 2018, said. 'That was the worst experience ever. That ruined me for three days straight. I was s****ing out fire. It was ridiculous.' 'I did too,' O'Neal said, reflecting on his attempt at the challenge live on TNT. 'I drank water (before eating the chip) and the water activated it. My throat started closing.' Kelce even wore a headband for the One Chip Challenge to soak up the sweat and was immediately in discomfort when he ate the chip. 'I've always wanted to breathe fire like a Pokemon,' he joked. 'Burning is an understatement. 'Frankly, I had no f***ing clue what I was getting myself into. Everything is shaking.' Kelce, who was pictured out to dinner with Swift on Wednesday night in Palm Springs, is slowly starting to ramp up his preparations for the 2025 NFL season. He was at the Chiefs' facility for voluntary OTAs last week as he builds up to try and avenge February's emphatic Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs begin the upcoming season against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 5. Kelce joked on a recent New Heights show that he didn't want to play in Brazil, telling older brother Jason: 'There's just something about getting close to the equator, I don't want to put on football uniform. I've been in Jacksonville in September, that's f***ing miserable. ''Sao Paulo, is that by the water? I'd rather it be dry than humid, I'm a sweaty guy. If it is humid, I am going to be miserable. But I am going to find a way to get a win. 'I am going to be sweating so bad. I am going to have to ask the equipment guys for a couple jerseys, maybe three pairs of pants. Maybe four cleats, I might just go through a pair.'
Fox News
6 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Doctor claims Thai restaurant's spicy dish left her 'permanently' harmed: 'Will forever be damaged'
A California doctor is suing a Thai restaurant after she was served a dish that was so spicy it reportedly "permanently" harmed her, according to her claims. Dr. Harjasleen Walia, a board-certified neurologist in San Jose, is suing over Coup de Thai's Dragon Balls dish, which she ate in 2023, according to lawsuit documents obtained by the Mercury News. The lawsuit was filed in July 2023, but Walia made recent headlines after she elected to appear in court pro se this week. Walia has claimed that the Los Gatos restaurant's appetizer burned her vocal cords, esophagus and the inside of her right nostril. The Dragon Balls dish is made of "spicy chicken ball[s] fried with mint, shallot [and] green onion," according to Coup de Thai's website. The dish, which also features "cilantro, kaffir lime leaves, chili and rice powder," is served hot. The culprit in the meal is Thai chili, or bird's eye chili. Measuring between 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the peppers are spicier than cayenne and serrano peppers but fall below habanero peppers. The lawsuit states, as the Mercury News reported, that Walia asked her server to make the dish with less spice because "she does not tolerate spicy foods." The server agreed, according to the lawsuit — but then Walia took a bite of the dish. Walia "felt her entire mouth, the roof of her mouth, her tongue, her throat and her nose burn like fire," according to the suit – to the point that her "eyes and nose watered, and she began coughing." The doctor also said she lost her voice and was diagnosed with internal "chemical burns" from the chilis in the dish. "[Walia] drank an entire glass of coconut water and more water, but the burning did not subside." "[She] incurred permanent injuries and will forever be damaged," the lawsuit claims. Walia's suit also claims that she asked a waitress for a dairy product to help with the burns, but no help came. No "milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream or other dairy product was provided or offered to Ms. Walia to quell the obvious burning," the suit said. "[Walia] drank an entire glass of coconut water and more water, but the burning did not subside." The lawsuit claims the dish in question was "unfit for human consumption." The restaurant "failed to take precautions by consulting with health officials or emergency service personnel regarding the risks associated with serving too much Thai chili in an appetizer like Dragon Balls," the lawsuit claims. No one else required medical attention due to the food, the restaurant said. Coup de Thai has denied causing any harm. A representative told the Mercury News the dish couldn't be made less spicy because the chili is inside the balls — and that no one else required medical attention due to the restaurant's food. Fox News Digital reached out to Walia and Coup de Thai for additional comment. Spice is a popular addition to liven up a dish. In 2019, a chef said that he temporarily lost his hearing after eating a spicy meal.
CBS News
7 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Worcester street renamed to honor teen who died after "One Chip Challenge"
A street in Worcester has been renamed in honor of a 14-year-old boy who died in 2023 after eating a spicy chip as part of a social media challenge. The "One Chip Challenge" In 2023, Paqui's "One Chip Challenge" hit social media, encouraging fans to try their super spicy chip. The single wrapped chip came in a box labeled "Carolina Reaper" and "Naga Viper Pepper." Harris Wolobah was a sophomore at Doherty High School when a friend gave him the chip in September 2023. Harris fainted after eating the chip, and the school nurse called his parents. His parents said Harris fainted again that night, and they rushed him to the hospital, where he died. Paqui pulled the chips from the shelves after Harris's death. An autopsy revealed Harris died of cardiopulmonary arrest "in the setting of recent ingestion of a food substance with high capsaicin concentration." The medical examiner also found Harris had an enlarged heart and a congenital heart defect. In 2024, Harris's family sued Paqui, also naming Hershey and Walgreens in the lawsuit. Honoring "a young man's spirit" "Today is not just about a name; it is about a young man's spirit. It is about the light he brought to those around him. To the children of Worcester who walk these streets, let Harris's name be a reminder that you matter, your life matters," said Harris's mother, Lois Wolobah. Shore Drive will also be known as Harris Thompson Wolobah Way. The sign was unveiled at the corner of Shore Drive and South Frontage Road, in front of the YMCA, where Harris spent a lot of his time playing basketball.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Doctor issues warning over spicy food after influencer dies of stomach cancer
A doctor has issued a warning about eating too much spicy food after a young woman died of stomach cancer. Chinese content creator Qianqian, 25, died from the disease last month and listed her love of chili as a potential reason for developing the deadly cancer. Talking to local media on what may have triggered her diagnosis, she said: 'I don't like to eat breakfast for a long time. I eat irregularly. I like spicy food.' Qianqian's online title was 'I love crab pot,' referencing her love of a Chinese seafood hot pot dish containing large quantities of dried chilies and Sichuan pepper. Now, Taiwanese oncologist and haematologist Dr Li Sijin said it was possible the influencer's love of spicy food could have increased her cancer risk. She explained excessive consumption of chili peppers could aggravate the stimulation of the gastric mucosa-the innermost lining of the stomach. Dr Li, who works at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, said this irritation could potentially trigger changes in the cells of the stomach which may develop into cancer. She advised that although chilies can form part of a balanced diet, they must be eaten in moderation. However, there is no conclusive evidence that eating spicy food increases the risk of stomach cancer, with studies exploring the topic delivering mixed results. Dr Li added that an irregular eating schedule wouldn't carry the same level of risk to the stomach. Qianqian previously explained that before her diagnosis in 2024 she had been suffering from stomach pains for more than six months. However, she dismissed these potential early warning signs as a consequence of her poor and inconsistent dietary habits. When her cancer was eventually uncovered medics performed a total gastrectomy, where the entire stomach is surgically removed in a bid to save her life. However, the disease was found to have returned just a month later, having spread to other tissues in her body. In her final days she shared a post with her followers: 'Still alive, lingering, vomiting all the time, the tumour in my stomach is getting bigger and bigger, the time I am awake is getting less and less. 'I don't want to pick up my phone, the hospital is very noisy and I'm in a bad mood.' While the evidence that spicy food can contribute to cancer risk is inconclusive some foods are known to increase the chances of developing the disease. Charity, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) cites evidence that people who eat high levels of pickled foods have between a 28 to 56 per cent higher chance of developing stomach cancer compared to those who eat the fewest. People with high salt intake in their diet are also at increased risk of stomach cancer with a 68 per cent higher chance of developing the disease, according to CRUK. While these increases risk sound dramatic the odds that a person will develop stomach cancer is quite low. CRUK estimates that one in every 92 men and one in 170 women in Britain will develop stomach cancer in their lifetime. And there is also some evidence that spicy food can in fact be good for your health. A 2024 study by the British Journal of Nutrition suggested that eating a spicy dish once a week reduced the risk of stroke by 13 percent. Additionally, in 2020, the American Heart Association found people who ate moderate quantities of chili were 26 percent less likely to die from heart disease than those who never eat them. Though it does not mention chili specifically the NHS warns that stomach cancers can be linked to lifestyle factors. The health service advises eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day and cut down on salt and alcohol to reduce the risk of the disease. About 6,500 patients in Britain and 30,000 in the US are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year. The disease kills about 4,000 Britons and 11,000 Americans per annum. If caught in its earliest stages, the majority of stomach cancer patients (65 per cent) will survive a decade after their diagnosis according to charity Cancer Research UK. However, for stage four patients, 10-year survival drops to just one in five. The main symptoms of stomach cancer include heartburn or acid reflux, physical problems swallowing, nausea, indigestion-like burping a lot-and feeling very full after eating. Anyone with these symptoms for three weeks or more, or who find they suddenly get worse, should contact their GP.
