Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Poppy seeds are small but mighty when it comes to potential health benefits when you eat them regularly. They are filled with nutrients and generally safe ...

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 ...

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 ...