Interventional cardiologist Dr. Craig Basman warns about the addictive dangers of kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia.

AKA cautions that the HHS Request for Information seeks scientific evidence — not consumer testimonials — and warns that ...

The Suffolk Legislature at Tuesday's general meeting in Riverhead also adopted a bill to ban tianeptine, an antidepressant ...

Evan Bartholomew died after taking synthetic kratom. His family now warns others about the risks of 7-OH products.

Lawmakers and consumers alike are grappling with a fundamental question: what is kratom, and is it the same as the ...

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Craig Basman discusses the DEA's crackdown on kratom-derived compounds like 7-OH, which are ...

Patti Wheeler's son died of a kratom overdose in 2022. She is now turning his story into a documentary to shed light on a ...

Is it an energy boost that helps people power through the day? A way to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms? Or a dangerous drug?

Health experts are raising the alarm on kratom-derived 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, products.At its annual House of ...

Synthetic kratom has been identified as a contributing factor in 58 overdose deaths in Oklahoma since January 2025, according ...

The Fountain Valley City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that will restrict the sale, distribution and possession of ...