Poppy seeds come from a species of poppy plant called Papaver somniferum. “Somniferum” is Latin for “sleep-bringing,” which hints that it might contain opiates – powerful compounds that depress the ...

It’s America’s latest threat — poppy seed bagels. The Pentagon has sent a formal warning that troops chowing down on poppy seed treats could wind up testing positive for drugs — more than 25 years ...

The mandatory drug test for new jobs is controversial for a number of reasons, including the fact that it can be hijacked by your breakfast. Let’s say you ate a far-from-offensive lemon poppyseed ...

Recipe for Poppy Seed Halwa: As winter approaches, our bodies require additional nourishment. Incorporating poppy seeds into your diet can enhance energy levels, provide warmth, and boost strength ...

The Department of Defense is warning service members to avoid poppy seeds due to concerns that it could affect drug testing. In a memo published on Tuesday, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel ...

Dry, dull, and lifeless hair can result from multiple factors such as pollution, excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, or lack of nourishment. While many products promise instant shine, natural ...

The poppy plant (Papaver smoniferum) has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, its flowers come in various colors — primarily white and yellow (1). The ...

Growing up with poppy seed bagels, hamantaschen and muffins, I never realized those little specks stuck in my teeth had anything to do with the louche haze of opium dens or the soporific scarlet ...

The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine test for the opiate codeine. Addiction and ...

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