Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria.

Areca nut, also called betel nut, is chewed by millions across South and Southeast Asia. It feels harmless because it is ...

Betel nuts, or areca nuts, have been classified as a human carcinogen, meaning that there’s sufficient evidence that they cause cancer, says Yvette Paulino, associate professor at the University of ...

Sir, the habit of chewing areca nut with or without tobacco receives little attention, especially their toxic effect on hard tissues. People are switching over to smokeless tobacco and areca nut ...

Recent studies have unveiled a fascinating connection between chewing firm foods and a rapid increase in brain glutathione levels. This antioxidant is crucial for maintaining brain health and ...