Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...

A new ban on THC vapes in Texas means some stores that specialize in the products could lose more than 30% of their business.

Terrebonne Parish has more than 425 derelict properties and about 200 vessels. Officials are seeking to get them cleaned up.

James’ enthusiastic support of Mamdani is in stark contrast to Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats who haven’t endorsed ...

When you first visit WWOZ, the first thing you see is a notice about Congress slashing federal funding. The public radio ...

There now have been two aces at the Women's British Open this week and Stephanie Kyriacou had a hand in both of them. The ...

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom became the fastest pitcher in major league history to reach 1,800 career strikeouts ...

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — McLaren driver Lando Norris wins Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix. We take accuracy seriously and strive to earn your trust with fair and complete coverage. If you spot an ...

In a decisive step aimed at curbing the proliferation of potentially dangerous synthetic opioids, the U.S. Food and Drug ...