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Studies Suggest Betel Nut Chewing May Help With Schizophrenia Symptoms

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Betel nut chewing which is commonly practiced in Asia, Micronesia, Island Melanesia, and the Caribbean is often associated with cancer due to its carcinogenic nature. But a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that the muscarinic drug could have positive effects on schizophrenic symptoms.   A study carried out at the Behavioral Health …

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Long-term Betel Nut Chewing Found to Affect Gut Microbiota

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Betel nut is often used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat diseases, various gastrointestinal disorders and jaundice. Modern pharmacology has also shown that betel nuts can be harmful and increase the risk of cancers, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.  A recent study conducted by scientists in Hainan, China focused on microbiota in …

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A Comprehensive Review Of Adverse Effects of Betel Nut Chewing

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Betel nut chewing is a highly addictive and narcotic substance that is consumed by more than 600 million people worldwide. Despite much research revealing its carcinogenic effects, the practice is still prevalent, especially in parts of Southeast Asia, Micronesia, South Asia, and parts of southern China. Many cite cultural and religious ties as reasons for …

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Instagram Depictions Of Betel Nuts May Encourage Usage

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Betel nut chewing has significant cultural relevance in Guam and other parts of Micronesia. In an effort to raise awareness about the harmful effects of consuming this carcinogenic substance, scholars started looking towards social media to examine how betel or areca nut depictions are perceived.  Focusing primarily on Instagram, the study found that images uploaded …

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Betel Nut Chewers In Guam Risk Health Due To Sociocultural Pressures

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Betel or areca nut chewing has been  linked to  oral and oropharyngeal cancer, oral lesions, oral lukoplakia and submucous fibrosis, gum disease, along with cancer of the pharynx and oesophagus. But despite awareness of the health risks, the practice persists especially in regions of the Western Pacific.  A survey conducted among current and former betel …

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Chewing On The Health Implications Of Betel Nuts

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Betel nut is a masticatory drug used by more than 600 million people worldwide. Despite having addictive qualities similar to tobacco, caffeine, and alcohol, not much research has been done by Western literature.  More commonly used in Far East Asia, India, and the South Pacific, betel nut chewing was originally a remedy to relieve tapeworms …

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