Poppy seeds or khus khus are deceptively innocuous. And I'm not just talking of their opiate qualities. But toasted, ground or blended with other ingredients, they add an intriguing flavour and ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Lemon poppy seed muffins and everything bagels are off the table for military members, at least for the near future. All service members should avoid poppy seeds or risk a false positive ...