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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Washington Agency Proposes Air-Quality Exemption for Marijuana Packaging and Storage
Washington’s Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is proposing an explicit exemption from air-quality construction approval requirements for certain marijuana handling activities, including packaging and storage. …
Delaware Proposes Allowing Marijuana Growers to Make and Sell Their Own Pre-Rolls
Delaware marijuana growers would be allowed to manufacture pre-rolls using their own flower and sell them to licensed retailers under regulations proposed by the Office …
