A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and U.S. Library of Medicine reports that cannabidiol may reduce inflammation in human placental tissue. The research was conducted by a team from Charles University. The study examined how CBD influences inflammation triggered by lipopolysaccharide exposure in term placenta explants and primary trophoblast cells. Investigators …
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Study: Long-Acting Injectable CBD Shows Weeks-Long Presence in Calves, Suggesting Possible Use for Painful Farm Procedures
According to the results of a new study, a single injection of liposomal cannabidiol could offer prolonged pain relief for calves, a growing priority in livestock management. The study, published in the Journal of Dairy Science and conducted by researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agriculture Research Organization Volcani Institute, examined the …
Bacteria From Hemp Seed Oil Shown to Combat Botrytis, Offering a New Biocontrol Tool for Cannabis Growers
According to a study published today by the Canadian Journal of Microbiology, naturally occurring bacteria found in hemp seed oil may offer an effective alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting cannabis plants from Botrytis cinerea. Researchers at McGill University examined seven bacterial strains isolated from hemp seed oil to determine whether they could suppress the …
Florida Senate Bill Would Allow Qualified Patients to Grow Cannabis at Home
Senator Carlos Smith (D) filed legislation today that would give qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida the ability to grow a limited number of cannabis plants at home, which would mark one of the most significant expansions to the state’s medical program since its creation. The bill would authorize patients who are at least 21 …
Oregon Appeal Could Set National Precedent for Adding Female Orgasmic Disorder to Medical Marijuana Programs
Oregon will hold a three-day appeal hearing in early February that could shape how states treat female sexual-health conditions under medical marijuana laws. The proceeding, scheduled for February 3 to 5, challenges the state’s denial of Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) as a qualifying condition. According to advocates, this will be the first formal appeal of …
Utah Medical Cannabis Program Has Over 106,000 Active Patients, With Over $160 Million in Sales So Far in 2025
Utah’s medical cannabis program experienced continued expansion in November, according to a report released today by the Department of Health & Human Services. The state ended November with 106,422 active medical cannabis cardholders, reflecting a sustained rise in enrollment that has climbed steadily since the program launched in 2020. Adults between 31 and 50 make up …
California: Coastal Sun Greenhouse Flower Products Recalled After Presence of Aspergillus niger
California regulators have issued a mandatory recall for several Coastal Sun Greenhouse Flower products after testing identified the presence of Aspergillus niger, prompting state officials to direct consumers and retailers to remove affected batches from circulation. According to the Department of Cannabis Control, the recall covers multiple sizes of the “Papaya Punch” strain, including 1-gram, …
Senator Blocks Sara Carter’s Nomination for White House Drug Czar After Procedural Dispute
A procedural objection by Senator Michael Bennet blockeda major slate of President Donald Trump’s nominees on Thursday, with Bennet taking aim at Sara Carter (who also goes by Sarah Bailey), the president’s pick to oversee national drug policy. Carter, a former Fox News contributor and one of Trump’s most visible appointees this year, has drawn …
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Sales Expected “Within the Next Couple of Weeks”, Says Governor
According to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, the state’s first legal medical cannabis sales will take place “within the next couple of weeks.” Although the state legalized medical marijuana at the start of 2025, dispensaries have not yet opened their doors to patients. However, that will soon change.
Massachusetts Regulators Sets December 11 Final Vote on Cannabis Consumption Sites
Massachusetts regulators have scheduled a December 11 final vote on long-delayed rules governing social consumption sites, setting up a decisive moment for an issue that has lingered since voters approved recreational marijuana nearly a decade ago. The Cannabis Control Commission had originally planned to take up the regulations last month, but Commissioner Bruce Stebbins said …
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