CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

Kava, a traditional Pacific Island plant, is now widely sold in drinks and supplements across the U.S. UVA Health researchers report a sharp increase in kava-related calls to poison centers. (Image generated by Johnny Utterback, University Communications, assisted by AI)

Traci Hale

Senior Editor University Communications

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