Betel quid and areca nut chewing are traditional practices prevalent in many parts of Asia and the Pacific. These practices involve the chewing of areca nut, often combined with betel leaves and ...

Moreover, research has also focused on the chemical composition of areca nuts during chewing and processing, revealing that the method of consumption can influence the health risks associated with ...

The World Health Organization’s recently released tobacco trends report reveals a continued decline in tobacco use globally. But as the world grows aware of the health risks associated with ...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised arecanut growers that the government will make all efforts to allay the fears that areca could cause serious ...