$11 Million Awarded to Family of Woman Who Died After Taking Kratom
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – The family of a mother of four who collapsed and died while cooking breakfast has been awarded $11 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The cause of death for Krystal Talavera, 39, involved the opioid-like herb known as... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

$11 million awarded to family of woman who died after taking kratom, an opioid-like herb
The family of a woman who died after taking kratom, an herb with opioid-like effects, was awarded $11 million last week in a wrongful death lawsuit against a company that sold the substance. Krystal Talavera, a 39-year-old mother of four who lived in Florida, collapsed in her kitchen while…#krystaltalavera #florida #spacedust #palmbeach #fda #arkansas #wisconsin #wean #tamarawilliams #petergrinspoon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Description of kratom exposure events in Wisconsin as reported to the Wisconsin Poison Center, January 1, 2010 to September 1, 2022 - DeJonge P, Gummin D, Titelbaum N, Meiman J.
BACKGROUND: Consumption of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), an herbal substance, can result in adverse health effects. We characterized kratom-associated adverse events in Wisconsin to provide pertinent recommendations for clinicians and public health practiti... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Family of Florida mom who died from herbal substance kratom wins $11M suit
The family of a Florida mom who died after taking supplements of the herbal substance kratom was awarded $11 million in a wrongful death federal lawsuit against its manufacturer. Krystal Talavera, 39, a nurse and mother of four, was planning to surprise her partner with a Father’s Day breakfast…#florida #krystaltalavera #boyntonbeach #kratomdistro #spacedust #fda #palmbeach #coroner #tamarawilliams #devinfilippelli (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Family of woman who died from ingesting kratom, a legal opioid-like herbal extract, awarded $11 million in damages
None A 39-year-old mother of four died in 2021 after ingesting kratom, a legal herbal extract. • None The seller, Kratom Distro, has now been ordered to pay her family and estate $11 million. • None Kratom was banned by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 2016 but the move was quickly…#kratomdistro #nonekratom #krystaltalavera #biagiovultaggio #southeastasia #florida #guardian #palmbeach #fda #mississippi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

' She was my best friend': Boynton Beach man warns about the hidden dangers of Kratom after
Kratom is a widely available herbal supplement that millions of Americans use. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Herbal supplement Kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths
Updated July 24, 2023 at 8:22 AM ET Kavasutra is a dimly lit bar in Lantana, Florida, with a rotating cast of characters: the magician, the repo man, the metalhead picking Slipknot on his unplugged Stratocaster. On a recent Friday night, there's about a dozen other patrons drinking, flirting,…#lantana #florida #asoutheastasian #kratom #southeastasia #ashturner #kavasutra #turner #nikowestley #carleepalermo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Kratom at the center of a spate of wrongful death lawsuits
Herbal supplement Kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths Kavasutra is a dimly lit bar in Lantana, Florida, with a rotating cast of characters: the magician, the repo man, the metalhead picking Slipknot on his unplugged Stratocaster. On a recent Friday night, there's about a dozen…#herbal #kavasutra #lantana #florida #asoutheastasian #kratom #southeastasia #ashturner #turner #nikowestley (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

This $10 Amazon Find Will Keep Delicate Herbs Fresh for Over a Month
Adding fresh herbs boosts the flavor of any dish, but cilantro, mint, basil, and other delicate bunches seem to go bad just days after purchase. Wrapping them in damp paper towels inside of a plastic bag or placing them in a cup of water can help keep them fresher for a little longer, but some…#amazon #prepara #preparaherbcontainer (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Unknown criminals for kidney: acute interstitial nephritis due to lavender tea - Ozer H, Sayan ZA, Baloglu I, Ozturk Y, Yonet F, Turkmen K.
INTRODUCTION: Spanish Lavender is an herbal from the lavender family and is widely used among people for the belief that it cures various diseases. Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is one of the common causes of acute kidney injury (AKI). Although drugs ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with yishen granule in elderly adults with mild cognitive impairment: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial - N L, O L, Z S, Y W, Z L, Y L, J Z, Z Z, S X, J X.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

TikTokers tout berberine as 'nature's Ozempic.' Here's why doctors say it's not
Some social media influencers tout the herbal supplement berberine as a weight-loss "miracle" — even fashioning it "nature's Ozempic." But with most things that sound too good to be true, this claim is, too, say doctors — and could pose some risks. Here's what you need to know about berberine.  (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

White Eagle Native Herbs - 607744 - 05/14/2020
Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 26, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Source Type: news

Africa: No, This Herbal Recipe Won't 'Cleanse' the Uterus - Consult Doctors Instead
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims its recommended recipe will "cleanse" the uterus. But experts say there is no evidence of this. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 23, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Source Type: news

Supplement Berberine Isn't 'Nature's Ozempic'
Some TikTok users call the herbal supplement berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don't agree. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news