Bolivia and Peru have defended the continued, traditional use of coca leaves which have been chewed by indigenous populations for centuries, after they were criticized by a UN drugs agency report.

Plants in the native Australian Duboisia genus used in indigenous Australian drugs are now incorporated into a multimillion-dollar industry.

A fascinating article in The New York Timesthis week by Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University ...

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This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit ...

Tonight will see mostly cloudy conditions initially, but the cloud will tend to break during the early hours, revealing clear spells. Staying dry, though some light drizzle cannot be ruled out ...

"Suddenly, I felt like the only person alive in an alien universe. I also felt ill and dizzy, as if the snow was simply ...

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Turning Point Brands has seen a significant turnaround, driven by the entrance into the nicotine pouch category. Read why TPB ...

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