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The belief that eating spicy food can lead to stomach cancer has persisted for decades, often reinforced by the burning sensation chilies create. However, scientific research tells a more nuanced story. While excessive consumption of very spicy or pickled foods may irritate the stomach lining, there is no definitive evidence that spicy food directly causes stomach cancer. Instead, the real culprits lie in a complex interplay of factors including Helicobacter pylori infection, genetics, diet quality, and lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.

Dr Anil Heroor, Director, Oncological Sciences, KIMS Hospitals, Thane shares all you need to know:

Stomach (gastric) cancer develops when the cells lining the stomach grow abnormally and form tumors. The mo

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