Curaleaf Holdings will open its 74th Florida medical marijuana dispensary Friday, expanding the company’s nationwide retail footprint to 166 locations. The new dispensary, located at 2115 S. Ridgewood Ave. in Edgewater, will be Curaleaf’s second location in Volusia County. The store will offer several of the company’s marijuana brands and products, including Reef flower, Anthem …
THC Slowed Weight Loss and Prolonged Survival in Animal Model of Anorexia, Study Finds
THC reduced further weight loss and prolonged survival in an animal model of anorexia nervosa, according to a study published this week in the journal Physiology & Behavior. Researchers from Florida State University examined the effects of THC in female rats subjected to an activity-based anorexia model, which combines restricted access to food with unrestricted …
Hemp Seed Protein Treatment May Reduce Muscle Loss and Improve Strength, Study Finds
A hemp seed protein treatment helped prevent muscle loss and improve strength in an animal model of muscle wasting (atrophy), according to a study published today in Food Research International. Researchers from Sunway University in Malaysia and several universities in South Korea examined hemp seed protein that had been broken down into smaller peptides through …
CBD and Chemotherapy Combination Shows Antidepressant-Like Effects in Glioblastoma Study
CBD combined with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide produced antidepressant-like effects in an animal model, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, suggesting potential for treating depression associated with glioblastoma. Researchers from the University of the Balearic Islands examined whether CBD could help address depression associated with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer …
Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Fails to Make November Ballot Despite Campaign Reporting 150,000 Signatures
A proposed initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Idaho has failed to qualify for the November ballot despite organizers reporting that they collected more than twice the minimum number of signatures required statewide. The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday that the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act did not submit enough valid petition signatures to …
Study Finds Illegal Market Could Offset 89% of Decline in Legal Marijuana Consumption From Higher Prices
Higher taxes and prices may reduce legal marijuana consumption, but nearly 90% of the estimated decline could be offset by consumers switching to illegal products, according to a new study published in Health Economics. Researchers from The Ohio State University and Chosun University surveyed 1,525 U.S. adults aged 21 and older who reported using recreational …
Review Explores How CB1 Signaling Connects Stress, Sleep and Eating Behavior
The endocannabinoid system, particularly CB1 receptor signaling, may serve as a biological link connecting stress, sleep, appetite and energy metabolism, according to a review published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Úrsula University, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, the São Paulo Association of Cannabinoid …
Federal Marijuana Agriculture Research and Education Bill Doubles Sponsor Count to Four
Federal legislation to fund marijuana agriculture research and education at minority-serving colleges and universities gained two new sponsors Monday, doubling its total number of supporters in the U.S. House. Representatives LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) joined the Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence Act of 2026, known as the …
D.C. Councilmember Files Bills Extending Medical Marijuana Licenses and Expanding Enforcement Powers
Three companion measures filed with the D.C. Council would extend conditional medical marijuana licenses for another year while expanding enforcement authority over licensed and unlicensed establishments that sell prohibited substances. The measures were introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and retained by the Council on Tuesday. B26-0759 is an emergency bill, B26-0760 is a …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Reaches 75 Sponsors
Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) signed on Tuesday as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the proposal to 75 total sponsors. Strickland is the 13th lawmaker to add their name to the …
