A new laboratory study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract known as CAN296 produced strong and consistent immunomodulatory effects when tested on human T cells. Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem evaluated how the extract altered activation markers, cytokine levels, …
Study: Cannabis Extract Shows Strong Lethal and Repellent Effects Against Chagas Disease Vector
A new study reports that cannabis-derived extracts may offer an effective, low-toxicity option for controlling Triatoma infestans, the primary insect responsible for spreading Chagas disease. Researchers evaluated extracts taken from the inflorescences of a Deep Mandarine cannabis variety and found notable lethal and repellent activity against fifth-instar nymphs of the insect, even outperforming widely used …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises After Eight-Month Decline
After eight straight months of declining patient numbers, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program finally saw a rebound in September, before slipping slightly in October. Today, state regulators published patient data for September and October. The state’s active patient count rose to 324,850 in September, reversing a steady decline that began in January. The increase follows months …
CBD May Reduce Some Cellular Harms from Doxycycline Exposure, Study Finds
A new laboratory study examining how cannabidiol interacts with doxycycline suggests CBD could soften some of the antibiotic’s toxic effects in certain human cell types. The findings add to a growing body of work looking at how plant-derived compounds may influence the way pharmaceuticals behave once they enter the body or the food chain.
President Trump Signs Shutdown-Ending Bill That Places a Federal Ban on Most Hemp-Derived THC Products
President Donald Trump has officially signed a government funding package that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and sets in motion a nationwide ban on most hemp-derived products currently sold across the country. The agreement brings a close to the shutdown, but it also marks the first federal action taken against the hemp-derived …
U.S. House Approves Bill Ending Government Shutdown and Establishing Nationwide Hemp Restrictions, Sending it to President Trump
The full U.S. House of Representatives has now passed a funding deal to end the government shutdown, which includes a nationwide ban on most hemp-derived products. The legislation is now headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The bill is expected to be signed quickly, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying it …
Legal Marijuana States in U.S. Generated a Combined $2.3 Billion in Sales in October, $22 Billion Year-to-Date
Legal marijuana sales in the United States reached $2.3 billion in October. Sales were similar to the $2.34 billion sold in September, and slightly above the $2.27 billion sold in August, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald. The analysis used data provided by state regulators and cannabis commissions, as well as the research …
Utah’s Medical Marijuana Program Surpasses 104,000 Active Patients, October Sales Reach Record $15.6 Million
According to a new report from the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, the state now has 104,686 active medical cannabis patients, with sales reaching a monthly record of $15.6 million in October. The state also reached new highs in cannabis cultivation, with more than 65.6 million grams of biomass harvested during the month, …
New York’s 500th Licensed Marijuana Store Opens Friday in Rochester, Statewide Sales Top $2 Billion
New York’s legal cannabis industry will mark a significant milestone on Friday as Green Comfort Dispensary in Rochester becomes the state’s 500th licensed recreational marijuana store. The shop, located at 999 S Clinton Ave, is set to open Nov. 14 at 11 a.m., underscoring the expansion of New York’s regulated market and pushing the statewide …
Study: Cannabinoids Like CBGA, CBN, and CBG May Reduce HIV-Related Pain
Researchers at the University of Mississippi have found that several minor cannabinoids may help alleviate HIV-associated pain, offering potential new directions for personalized treatment. The study, published in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics, explored how cannabinoids interact with the HIV-1 regulatory protein Tat, which plays a role in chronic pain among people living with HIV (PLWH). …
