The DEA has amended its scheduling order for 7-OH, placing even more restrictions on sales of the concentrated kratom alkaloid. The DEA’s new order is a big win for American Kratom Association, which represents kratom vendors who were losing business to 7-OH competitors. rebrand.ly/dea-order-b0...

Three U.S. Senators are calling on the FDA and DEA to regulate the “entire kratom plant” under the Controlled Substances Act. In a social media post, Sen. Chuck Grassley said that “All Kratom is deadly” and that it's "killing our kids BEWARE of special interest snake oil.” rebrand.ly/three-senato...

It's been over 3 months since the Trump administration announced plans to make the kratom alkaloid 7-OH illegal nationwide. It still hasn't happened yet, leaving Crystal Lindell and thousands of others in 7-OH limbo. rebrand.ly/fear-worry-8...

You're watching TV or working on your laptop when the Fitbit you're wearing tells you to stop and go for a walk. That's what researchers are working on for chronic pain patients to get more exercise. Good idea or no? rebrand.ly/used-prompt-...

Most women with chronic fibromyalgia got significant pain relief from ketamine infusions, according to researchers. But some had little or no benefit from the treatments. rebrand.ly/ketamine-inf...

You might think that pain is a normal part of growing older and that it often increases with age. But a large new study found that "peak pain" usually begins in early adulthood. Pain prevalence often decreases as we grow older. rebrand.ly/peak-pain-a6...

The mother of "For Grace" founder Cynthia Toussaint suffered from dementia in her final years. Cynthia is concerned her own history with chronic pain has set her on a similar path. rebrand.ly/exploring-co...

Over half of cancer survivors still have pain severe enough to interfere with their life and work activities. rebrand.ly/cancer-survi...

Older Americans are increasingly using cannabis to treat pain and to help them sleep. But researchers say one out of nine (11.4%) have developed cannabis use disorder. Critics say that's an overused and misleading diagnosis that's harmful to patients. rebrand.ly/seniors-gett...

Crystal Lindell was reluctant to get a cat. She thought a pet would be too difficult to care for while living with chronic pain. Just the opposite is true. Crystal now has six cats and says they give her life meaning, relieve stress, and help take her mind off pain. rebrand.ly/cats-help-b9...

Initial reports from law enforcement and the news media falsely suggested that two college students overdosed on kratom. Autopsy results are still pending, but a synthetic kratom alkaloid may have been the culprit. rebrand.ly/kratom-leaf-...

When it comes to easing pain, low intensity exercises of short duration are better than longer, intense workouts. And you'll never guess what exercise provides the most pain relief. rebrand.ly/less-doesn-f...

Pain in your legs while walking may seem like just another sign of growing old. But it could mean you have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious condition that raises your risk of a heart attack or stroke. rebrand.ly/peripheral-a...

It probably sounds weird to be in a situation where you hope to have cancer. But when you have chronic pain that is undiagnosed and unexplained, a cancer that can be identified and treated may seem like the better option. rebrand.ly/chronic-pain...

A wearable neuromodulation device is able to predict the likelihood of a migraine over the next 24 hours with 91.2% accuracy. rebrand.ly/wearable-dev...

As more states and local governments ban kratom and 7-OH, addiction treatment providers are seeing more people going through withdrawal. Some liken it to the early stages of the opioid crisis, with some of the same unintended consequences for pain sufferers. rebrand.ly/kratom-bans-...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? A healthy and vibrant person or a sick and disabled one? Experts say mourning (and accepting) the loss of a healthy body is similar to the grief process we go through after losing a friend or loved one. rebrand.ly/mourning-los...

Experts say three medications commonly used by older adults may do more harm than good. Benzodiazepines are one of them. rebrand.ly/common-drugs...

Nearly 12 million Americans live in areas -- mostly rural -- that do not have broadband internet speeds fast enough for telehealth These "broadband deserts" make access to healthcare even harder than it already is. rebrand.ly/slow-broadba...

It's been 10 years since the 2016 CDC opioid guideline was released. Dr. Lynn Webster and John Bloom breakdown how the guideline worsened the suffering of patients and had a chilling effect on doctors. bit.ly/4gYTDuD