Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

If you’ve driven past a Phoenix head shop or popped into a gas station, you’ve probably seen advertisements for kratom. Derived from a Southeast Asian tree, the substance has been used in herbal ...

People in Southeast Asia have brewed tea with leaves from the kratom tree for centuries. It’s a long-trusted home remedy known to relieve minor aches and pains and put a spring in users’ steps. Many ...

After a viral video on TikTok and a stern news conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., kratom is in the spotlight. But what is it? Products containing the plant ingredient are sold across the country ...

Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly become addictive. By Christina Jewett Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Kratom business owners say Los Angeles County officials need to conduct more research on the now-banned compound.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A legal opioid readily available across America has sparked public warnings and increased state oversight, yet the drug is still legally sold in stores throughout the ...