Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

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, ...

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 ...

Kratom, a plant-based supplement, has been used in Southeast Asia for thousands of years as a way to enhance focus and relieve pain. But tales of kratom side effects may make you nervous or unwilling ...

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 ...

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, U.S. and ...

(NEXSTAR) — In a world increasingly in tune with health fads and trends, paired with a decreasing interest in previously popular substances, it can be hard not to get caught up in alternatives and ...

Kratom is a tree from the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. Also known as Mitragyna speciosa, it's grown in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Its leaves are dried and used to make tea or put ...

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.