When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain ...

Easily found on store shelves, the small blue bottle labeled “Feel Free” is sparking concern as doctors and social media ...

Kratom is often poorly understood and some high concentration products should be regulated, argues guest columnist Dan Lawton ...

OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...

Louisiana recently passed legislation banning kratom, but kava remains legal despite potential for addiction. What to know ...

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in convenience store gummies, drinks and dietary supplements by putting the substance in the most restricted ...

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has begun repairs to fix support beams on I-10 westbound Airline Hwy. off-ramp that was damaged in the garbage truck collision.

Louisiana delays white shrimp season until Aug. 11 (LDWF) White shrimp season generally opens in mid-August. The previous proposal for this year had opening set for Aug. 1 ...

Experts are raising alarms about kratom, an herbal supplement available at gas stations and party stores that can mimic the effects of opioids.