Aug 28 2025
Republican Congressman Brian Mast recently visited a Trulieve medical marijuana facility, where he emphasized the role of cannabis in supporting veterans’ health. Mast, a veteran himself and a member of the bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, said discussions during the tour focused on “the benefits of medical marijuana, especially in the veteran community.”
Aug 28 2025
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, has announced the launch of three new EU-GMP certified medical cannabis strains for patients in Germany, further expanding its Good Supply product line. The new offerings include Good Supply Cannabisblüten THC 22 IIM, THC 25 MMK, and THC 18 LLD. Each will be sold in 15-gram jars for …
Aug 28 2025
Researchers at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center have found that medical cannabis significantly eases chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a common and often debilitating side effect of cancer treatment. The study analyzed patient-reported outcomes from 751 individuals treated through the medical cannabis provider Tikun Olam. Participants reported symptoms such as burning, numbness, cold sensations, and prickling …
Aug 28 2025
Researchers from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science have reviewed evidence suggesting cannabis-derived compounds may hold therapeutic value in addressing COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. The review, published in the journal Foods, highlights that while vaccines remain central in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2, they are not …
Aug 28 2025
A new pilot clinical trial led by Harvard Medical School researchers finds that CBD may significantly reduce anxiety symptoms while also improving mood, sleep, and quality of life. The open-label study, published in Biomedicines, enrolled 12 patients with moderate to severe anxiety. Over six weeks, participants self-administered a full-spectrum, hemp-derived CBD sublingual solution containing 30 …
Aug 28 2025
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences provides fresh evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) could play a distinctive role in the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers. Researchers from the University of Parma, University College Cork, The University of Western Australia, and Curtin University …
Aug 28 2025
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has taken a major step forward in its effort to study marijuana as a treatment option for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. On Wednesday, MAPS announced it has selected Changemark Research + Evaluation as the contract research organization for its Phase 2 trial, known as MJP2, which …
Aug 27 2025
Researchers from the Maurice Wilkins Centre and Auckland University of Technology have reviewed evidence suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) could improve outcomes for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) when paired with epidermal growth factor receptor–tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). Researchers note that OSCC, which represents the vast majority of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas …
Aug 27 2025
A sweeping lawsuit in Pennsylvania accuses more than a dozen companies of disguising high-potency marijuana and synthetic hemp products as legal, allowing them to skirt the state’s medical cannabis system and sell unregulated items through retail outlets and online. The case was brought by Jushi Holdings’ subsidiaries against more than a dozen defendants, including Golden …
Aug 27 2025
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire has been scheduled for a work session and potential vote in the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee on September 10 at 10 a.m. in room GP 229. House Bill 186 was filed in January by Representatives Jared Sullivan (D‑Grafton) and Heath Howard (D‑Strafford). The proposal would legalize …
