Once reserved for sacred events, now almost half of Papua New Guineans chew betel nut. It is common for children as young as six to chew it, and addicts admit using the drug every day from morning ...

Popular Despite the Danger The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not consider betel nut safe for chewing or eating. It has placed the nut on its Poisonous Plants Database. The Centers ...

Opinion - Betel nut chewing was a social activity that played an important part in the daily lives of the early Micronesians, writes Raquel Bagnol.

Like many in Papua New Guinea, he started chewing betel nuts when he was three or four years old. “We’re growing up with the betel nut culture. When we start eating hard food, we also start ...

Nolan Saumure was visiting the Philippines when he sampled 'moma', also known as 'paan' - something he may come to regret.

Betel leaves are more than just tradition; they are packed with health benefits, especially when chewed on an empty stomach. Here’s why you might want to try it. Tap to read!

High rates of oral cancer are destroying the lives of many who buy betel nuts, often decades after their first taste. Now in Taiwan, where the nuts are affectionately known as 'Taiwan's chewing ...

Discover the benefits of chewing betel leaf (paan) after meals, including improved digestion, fresh breath, and oral health. Learn why this traditional practice is still popular today. Suffering ...

Discover the benefits of chewing betel leaf (paan) after meals, including improved digestion, fresh breath, and oral health. Learn why this traditional practice is still popular today. Paan leaves ...