Kratom is marketed as a natural remedy for pain or stress, but experts say taking it comes with risk. Taking kratom can affect your heart, liver, digestion, brain and mood. It’s even been linked to ...

ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is concerned about kratom and continues to investigate its health ...

Kratom products can be seen at gas stations, vape shops or online. Marketed as "natural" and often sold in forms such as ...

As drinking rates continue to decline, alcohol-free buzz-inducing products are crowding shelves. Experts say science is still ...

According to a staff memo to the city council, the city cites an FDA advisory that kratom can cause liver toxicity, seizures ...

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is urging the public to avoid products containing the supplement known ...

At gas stations, liquor stores, and smoke shops, products containing kratom—an herbal substance—are readily sold alongside energy drinks and gum. These kratom drinks, capsules, gummies, and powders ...

Kratom is derived from a southeast Asian plant with opioid-like properties and synthetic versions have proven even more ...

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.

Bloomington residents and businesses can no longer possess or sell the herbal substance kratom and synthetic alternatives, following action taken by the city council.