A clinical trial published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may support weight restoration and improve certain symptoms in individuals with anorexia nervosa, while being well tolerated with minimal side effects. Researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of California San Diego conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled …
Texas Ban on Smokable Hemp Takes Effect Tomorrow, March 31
A sweeping change to Texas’s hemp market is set to take effect tomorrow, March 31, bringing an end to the legal sale and manufacture of smokable hemp products across the state. The new rules, adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, are scheduled to take effect at the start of the day on …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Reach $390 Million in 2026
Massachusetts has generated more than $368 in legal adult-use marijuana sales so far in 2026, according to newly released data from the Cannabis Control Commission covering activity through March 25, underscoring the continued strength of one of the nation’s most mature cannabis markets. That total is in addition to roughly $22 million in medical marijuana …
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products, Revising State Hemp Rules
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed Senate Bill 39 into law, enacting legislation that revises the state’s hemp laws while banning a range of hemp-derived THC products and other cannabinoids from being sold as legal hemp items. The measure passed the House on March 5 by a vote of 55 to 12 and cleared …
Hawaii House Health Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Use in Health Care Facilities
A Hawaii bill that would allow certain patients to use medical marijuana in health care facilities has received unanimous approval by the House Health Committee. The vote comes roughly two weeks after it passed the Senate, also unanimously. Senate Bill 2408 was approved March 25 by the House Health Committee, by a vote of 9 …
CBD Nanoemulsion Using Argan Oil Shows Promise for Psoriasis Treatment
According to a study published by the journal Pharmaceutics, CBD formulated in a nanoemulsion with argan oil may offer an effective topical approach for treating psoriasis, with improved stability and controlled drug delivery compared to conventional formulations. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, and the …
Study: CBD Found to Disrupt Key Infection Mechanisms of Listeria
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce the ability of Listeria monocytogenes to infect and damage host cells, pointing to potential applications in both food safety and treatment strategies. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut, University of Florida and the …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Top 5.05 Billion mg of THC and 1.71 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026
Florida medical marijuana dispensaries have sold over 5.05 billion milligrams of THC and more than 1.71 million ounces of smokable marijuana so far in 2026, according to updated data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Through March 27, dispensaries have sold a combined 5,057,938,475 milligrams of THC, 8,352 milligrams of CBD, and 1,717,610.109 ounces …
Study: Cannabis Seed Extracts Show Strong Anti-Aging and Skin-Protective Potential in New Research
New research published in Scientific African reports that cannabis seeds may be a promising source of skincare ingredients, with strong antioxidant activity and enzyme-inhibiting effects. The study focused on phenolic-rich extracts derived from cannabis seeds, particularly an ethyl acetate fraction that demonstrated significantly higher biological activity than other tested fractions. Researchers found this extract exhibited …
Study: Marijuana Extracts Found More Effective and Better Tolerated Than Dronabinol in Older Adults With Chronic Pain
New research published in the Journal of Pain Research found that full spectrum cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant marijuana extracts provide stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than dronabinol (synthetic THC) in older adults. The study was conducted using data from the German Pain e-Registry, analyzing 968 patients aged 65 and older who were dealing with chronic …
Sponsored
