CBD significantly reduced the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in male mice, while also reducing biological pathways associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, according to newly published research. The study, published online August 10 in the Journal of Lipid Research, examined male and female mice genetically predisposed to developing atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup …
Phytocannabinoids May Support Bone Health and Fracture Healing, Finds New Review
A new scientific review concludes that cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids may have beneficial effects on bone health, including promoting fracture healing, reducing bone loss and decreasing fracture-related pain. The review, published September 8 in Current Osteoporosis Reports, was conducted by researchers at Rutgers University. Researchers examined recent laboratory, animal and human studies on how phytocannabinoids affect bone …
New Report Finds Federal Hemp Restrictions Could Close 68% of U.S. Businesses and Displace Up to 226,000 Workers
A new economic report estimates that forthcoming restrictions on hemp-derived THC products could force more than two-thirds of U.S. hemp businesses to close and displace as many as 225,861 workers. The 2026 U.S. Hemp Cannabinoid Report from Whitney Economics found that 68.1% of hemp businesses surveyed expect to shut down entirely if the new federal …
Oregon Schedules September 15 Meeting on Rules Expanding Medical Marijuana Eligibility and Care Facility Access
Oregon regulators will hold a three-hour meeting September 15 to begin developing rules implementing a new law that expands medical marijuana eligibility for patients receiving hospice, palliative and other forms of comfort-focused care. The Oregon Health Authority has scheduled a virtual Rules Advisory Committee meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. to review regulations implementing House …
Yearlong Study Finds CBD Reduces Seizures and Hospital Visits in Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A yearlong study involving more than 100 children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy found that cannabidiol (CBD) was associated with sustained reductions in seizures, epilepsy severity, medication use and hospital visits. The peer-reviewed study, published in the September issue of Epilepsy & Behavior, involved 103 patients under the age of 18 who received purified CBD through …
Federal Report Finds Marijuana Businesses Still Face Major Banking Barriers as Most Financial Institutions Stay Away
Marijuana businesses continue to face significant barriers to basic banking, loans and payment processing despite a gradual increase in the number of financial institutions willing to work with the industry, according to a newly released report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The 44-page report, dated August 7 and publicly released September 8, found that …
Researchers Map Nearly 2.7 Million Cannabis Genetic Variants, Identify Gene Strongly Linked to CBD Levels
Researchers have created the most comprehensive map to date of genetic variation among cannabis plants in China, identifying nearly 2.7 million genetic variants. The peer-reviewed study, published today in BMC Plant Biology, analyzed 271 Cannabis sativa accessions collected from 29 populations across 12 provinces in China. Researchers included scientists from Shenyang Medical College, China’s Institute …
California Cannabis Advisory Committee to Discuss Federal Marijuana Rescheduling and Industry Payment Issues September 15
California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee will meet September 15 to discuss federal marijuana rescheduling and payment problems affecting the state’s licensed marijuana supply chain. The committee, which advises the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on regulations and industry standards, will meet at 10 a.m. The meeting will be livestreamed and open to the public, with …
CDC Analysis Finds Cannabis Was Sole Drug Involved in Just 9 of 209,166 Overdose Deaths Over Four-and-a-Half-Year Period
A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that cannabis was the sole drug involved in just nine out of more than 209,000 overdose deaths examined over a four-and-a-half-year period. The analysis, published September 3 in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, examined 209,166 unintentional and undetermined-intent drug overdose …
Federally Funded Study to Test Marijuana Coaching for Adults With Chronic Back Pain
University of Michigan researchers have received federal funding for a study examining a personalized coaching program designed to help adults with chronic lower back pain use marijuana more safely and effectively. Announced September 3, the project is led by Rachel Bergmans and Kevin Boehnke of the university’s Department of Anesthesiology. Funding comes from the National …
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