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 ...

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 ...

This is an adaptation of a recipe by the American chef David Bouley, who specialises in Austrian cuisine. It’s worthy of a ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in ...

A 65-year-old man started brewing poppy seed tea to manage his chronic pain. The man had been prescribed opioids in the past, but it was the tea that led to a dependency. He got clean with supportive ...

Poisonous poppy seeds have sent a number of people around Australia to hospital with severe symptoms—from muscle cramping and spasms to seizures and cardiac arrests—prompting a nationwide recall of ...

WASHINGTON — Poppy seeds may look like many other items you have in your spice rack, but some come with a dangerous risk. Some poppy seeds may contain high levels of opiates like morphine, which can ...

The Barefoot Contessa is a marvelous host, and if you ask her, there are two items you shouldn't serve at a gathering. It can ...

How to eat poppy seeds? Let us count the ways! While it's tempting to sideline this familiar seed to bagel topping terrain (and don't get us wrong, we love them scattered over this delicious carb) ...

Fans of the hit sitcom "Seinfeld" may recall the episode in which Elaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) hilariously tested positive for opium after eating a muffin containing poppy seeds — which got ...

The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don’t want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. A memo distributed on Friday from Gilbert ...