A new laboratory investigation offers early evidence that compounds found in hemp may help block Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a dangerous mosquito-borne pathogen with limited treatment options. The research, published by Arch Virol and conducted by scientists from Chung-Ang University, The Catholic University of Korea, Kyungpook National University and Gyeongkuk National University, analyzed whether extracts …
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Higher Light Intensity During Flowering Found to Boost CBD Production in Hemp
A new analysis of controlled-environment hemp cultivation reports that higher light intensity during flowering can substantially increase both biomass and cannabinoid output, offering growers clearer guidance on how to maximize CBD yields. The findings come from researchers in South Korea who examined how different LED levels affect plant development and the biochemical pathways responsible for …
Psilocybin Shows Potential to Improve Long-Term Effects of Repetitive Brain Injuries Linked to Intimate Partner Violence
A new animal study published in Molecular Psychiatry reports that psilocybin may help reverse several long-term behavioral and neurological effects caused by repetitive brain injuries associated with intimate partner violence (IPV). The research involved teams from the University of Victoria, Monash University, and Vancouver Island University.
Florida Campaign to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Has Submitted 675,000 Verified Signatures for 2026 Initiative
According to an update provided today by the Florida Division of Elections, Smart & Safe Florida has submitted 675,714 verified signatures for their initiative to legalize cannabis. This is nearly 80% of the 880,062 required by the February deadline to make the 2026 ballot.
Ohio Marijuana Market Generated $1.25 Billion in Sales Since Adult-Use Launch in August 2024, Producing $164 Million in Tax Revenue
Ohio’s legal marijuana market has rapidly grown into one of the nation’s most robust, with new state data showing over $1.2 billion in total sales since the launch of the adult-use market in August 2024. Since recreational sales launched in August 2024, adult-use revenue has reached $923,600,777. Combined with $331,622,009 in medical sales over that …
Study: Medical-Grade THC Vape Delivers Precise Microdoses, While Retail Pens Hit Hard but With Unstable Output
A laboratory study in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology finds that while both a commercial vape pen and a CE-marked medical device can generate respirable marijuana aerosols, only the medical device delivered reliably consistent doses. Researchers at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne compared a medical inhalation device (BIKY Breathe) with a common retail …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program Reaches 112,760 Registered Patients
Arkansas’ medical marijuana program continues to expand, with 112,760 patients now registered as of November 1, 2025, according to new figures released by the Department of Health. The program was established after voters passed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment (Issue 6) in November 2016. The measure legalized medical marijuana for patients with qualifying conditions and …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $475 Million in 2025, Nearly $2 Billion All-Time
New Mexico’s legal marijuana industry generated $47 million in sales during October, bringing the state’s total for 2025 to roughly $475 million. Of the October total, $36.6 million came from adult-use purchases and $10.4 million from medical sales, according to data from the Cannabis Control Division. Retailers recorded 1.2 million total transactions during the month, …
Curaleaf Reports $320 Million in Q3 Revenue, 158 Dispensaries Across the U.S.
Curaleaf Holdings reported $320 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, up 2% from the previous quarter. The company’s overseas operations generated $46 million—up 56% year-over-year—helping offset domestic price compression that has challenged the broader marijuana industry.
Aurora Cannabis Reports $90.4 Million in Fiscal Q2 2026 Revenue, Driven by Record Medical Sales
Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 revenue of $90.4 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, driven largely by record global medical marijuana sales. The Edmonton-based company said medical cannabis net revenue rose 15% to $70.5 million, accounting for 78% of total revenue. International medical revenue grew 22% to $42.7 million, with strong performance in markets …
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