The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has sought to ban kratom, calling it an "imminent public health risk." Kratom is an herbal extract from a Southeast Asian tree used for pain relief, energy, and to ease ...

Kratom is often sold as a natural way to ease pain or boost energy. But experts say this herbal supplement may come with ...

The DEA said, Kratom is often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) David Kroll, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) David ...

Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience store. From pills to powder to drinks to capsules, the products are ...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Kratom, a natural supplement derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, is getting a lot of attention in the U.S. because it’s highly addictive, and many people who ...

TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN) — It’s green, it’s natural, and it’s showing up in tea, capsules, and powders across Arizona. Kratom is an herbal supplement derived from a tropical tree in Southeast Asia. While ...