(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 ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom – the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he trying to classify a form of Kratom, known as "gas station heroin," as a Schedule I narcotic. This reclassification would make ...

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 ...