A study from researchers at the University of Western Ontario found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect Parkinson’s-related brain cells from oxidative stress by keeping a key antioxidant regulator active and functional. The study, posted as a preprint by bioRxiv, examined CBD’s effects in SH-SY5Y cells exposed to 6-hydroxydopamine, a compound commonly used in Parkinson’s …
City of Boston to Host Cannabis Empowerment Week Focused on Social Consumption
The City of Boston will host its fourth annual Cannabis Empowerment Week from June 15 through June 21, with a focus on social consumption and what it could look like in the city. The weeklong initiative, led by the City of Boston Cannabis Industry Development Team, is designed to highlight the marijuana industry through education, …
Smoakland Launches Program Giving California Veterans Free Monthly Ounce of Marijuana Through 2026
Smoakland has launched a new veterans-focused medical marijuana program that will provide eligible California veterans with a free monthly ounce of marijuana flower for the remainder of 2026. The Oakland-based company announced the 1776 Compassion Project on Memorial Day, saying the program will provide a year’s supply of its Smoakland X flower to military veterans …
Report: Europe Emerging as Key Player in Global Marijuana Market
A new report from the Global Cannabis Network Collective and Whitney Economics says Europe’s marijuana market is entering a pivotal period, with medical access programs, international trade and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards helping reshape the region’s role in the global industry. The report, What You Need to Know: EU & UK Cannabis Market Update, was released …
Study: CBDA Blocks Key Enzymes Tied to Aggressive Breast Cancer Cell Movement
According to a new study published in The Journal of Biochemistry, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) can interfere with key signaling pathways involved in the movement of highly aggressive human breast cancer cells. The research was conducted by scientists from Fukuyama University, Hiroshima International University and Daiichi University of Pharmacy. It focused on MDA-MB-231 cells, a widely …
Study: CBD Reduces Chemotherapy-Linked Cognitive Decline
A study published today in Cancer Letters found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced chemotherapy-related cognitive problems, improving several brain functions commonly affected in cancer survivors. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California, examined whether CBD could help address cancer therapy-related cognitive impairments, a condition often reported by patients after chemotherapy. These impairments can …
Curaleaf Announces 1-for-3 Reverse Stock Split Ahead of Potential U.S. Stock Exchange Uplisting
Curaleaf Holdings announced Tuesday that it will conduct a 1-for-3 reverse stock split as part of its effort to prepare for a potential uplisting to a major U.S. stock exchange. The company says the reverse split is being done in consultation with major U.S. exchanges and is expected to take effect on or about June …
Cannabis Banking and Major Exchange Listings Don’t Need a New Law. They Need Updated Guidance.
By Anthony Deininger, Law Student The cannabis industry has spent years waiting for Congress to solve what is, at least in substantial part, an administrative problem. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (SAFER Banking Act) has been treated as necessary for access to institutional banking, exchange listings, and the financial infrastructure that other …
Study: Marijuana Dispensaries and Legalization Linked to Fewer Nonfatal Opioid Poisonings
A new study published in Preventive Medicine Reports found that medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational marijuana legalization were associated with significant reductions in nonfatal opioid poisonings among adults with employer-sponsored health insurance. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Kentucky, examined data from more than 107 million enrollees ages 18 to 64 in …
Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Reach $667 Million in 2026, as of May 17
Massachusetts’ legal marijuana stores have sold nearly $667 million worth of products so far in 2026, according to state data current through May 17. That roughly matches the state’s total sales through the first six months of 2025, despite not yet including sales from the second half of May. Adult-use marijuana sales reached approximately $613 …
