Betel leaf (paan) has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that can aid in respiratory health, boost ...

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 ...

The new CNMI law regulates the distribution of lime in stores. Under CNMI Public Law 23-32, no person shall sell lime for ...

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 ...

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, says it's not possible for the country to mark its 5th decade of independence, and still be surrounded by betel nut stains and littering.

This belief renders it the name nagavalli or snake creeper in Telegu. Interestingly, betel chewers discard the tip and the stalk of the leaf before they chew it. This evergreen climber is believed to ...

The National Health Research Institute has warned the nation's betel-nut chewers of the increased risks of developing cancer when combined with other detrimental habits like smoking and drinking ...

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. 7 Health ...

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has proposed a draft betel nut hazard prevention act (檳榔健康危害防制法), which would list venues where chewing the stimulant is prohibited, and would ban minors and ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s health ministry announced a draft of the "Betel Nut Health Hazard Prevention Act," which prohibits consumption by minors and pregnant women and chewing betel nut in ...

Betelnut vendors in New Mandra and Titiana and as far as Western Gizo place their prices for a betelnut fruit from $5 to $15.