She said she was unaware the drink contained kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia that can produce feelings of energy, ...

Discover the complexities of Kratom, an ancient plant remedy gaining popularity in modern wellness. Learn about its uses, ...

Following the death of a St. Tammany Parish woman who had used an "excessive dose" of kratom, Coroner Christopher Tape is ...

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WVUE) - A lethal dose of Kratom discovered during a toxicology report prompted the St. Tammany Parish coroner to speak out about its potential dangers as an over-the ...

Note: There are no uses for kratom approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and while kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and accessible in many areas ...

Kratom tea is an herbal substance that some people use for its opioid and stimulant-like effects. Claims about its health benefits are not backed by research, and it may cause serious side effects ...

A contentious Kratom ban has been indefinitely deferred by the Iowa City City Council after months of discussion. In previous ...

A proposed ban on sales of Kratom in Iowa City is now on hold as the City Council plans to ask for state action.

While some people use kratom as an alternative to prescription pain medications, such as opioids, very little research has investigated how it affects the body. The Food and Drug Administration ...

Some consumers may also experience more serious side effects, including liver toxicity, dependency, and withdrawal symptoms. But these are rare and occur when kratom is consumed irresponsibly.

The Solana Beach City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance on Oct. 23 that would ban sale and distribution of ...