A new study published in the journal Lung by researchers at Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University reports that activating the cannabinoid type 2 receptor (CB2) may help prevent lung damage caused by COVID-19.
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $24 Million in January, Prices Down Over 25% From Previous January
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market recorded $24,489,080 in total sales in January 2026, with $19,006,752 coming from adult-use purchases and $5,482,328 from medical marijuana. The combined figure is above the $23,585,404 sold in January 2025, an increase of $903,676, or about 3.8%.
CBD May Help Limit the “Second Wave” of Brain Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury, Study Finds
A new study published in Current Opinion in Toxicology by researchers from Gazi University says cannabidiol (CBD) may have potential as a treatment to blunt the delayed “secondary wave” of damage that can follow traumatic brain injury (TBI).
CB1 Activation Helps Speed Wound Healing, Reports Study
Researchers from Hallym University and Eulji University in the Republic of Korea report that activating cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) boosted several key wound-healing processes in human skin cells and accelerated wound closure in mice, according to findings published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Florida Senate Committee to Vote Feb. 18 on Bill Tightening Low-THC Marijuana Rules and Expanding Buffer Zones for Dispensaries
Florida’s Senate Appropriations Committee is preparing to vote on a bill that would tighten rules around low-THC marijuana products and where medical marijuana businesses can operate. The committee has scheduled Senate Bill 902 for a vote on February 18 at 8:30 a.m., after the measure sailed through the Health Policy Committee on Wednesday in an …
Study: CBD Kills Rare Ovarian Tumor Cells by Targeting TRPV2 Channel and Mitochondrial Pathway
A new study reports that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating component of marijuana, may exploit a specific ion channel and a mitochondrial pathway to kill cells from a rare type of ovarian tumor.
Edible Hemp Film Helped Keep Freeze-Dried Berries Fresher in Storage, Study Finds
A study published in Molecules examined whether adding cannabis extract to polysaccharide-based films could better protect freeze-dried raspberries and blueberries during storage. The team produced several versions of the film with different extract levels, then evaluated how the extract changed the film’s physical performance and how well it preserved the fruit over time.
Maryland Cannabis Industry Generates $98.9 Million in Sales in January, Prices down 12% from January 2025
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98.9 million in total sales for January 2025, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. This marks a nearly 5% increase from the $94.5 million sold in January 2025, despite prices seeing a significant drop.
Utah Committee Advances Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Telehealth Recommendations, Expand Low-THC Products in Pharmacies
A Utah House committee voted 8 to 1 today to advance a bill that would allow telehealth recommendations for medical marijuana and let certain low-THC products be sold through licensed pharmacies.
New York Bill Would Let Liquor Stores Sell Low-THC Cannabis Beverages, Taxed at 9% Wholesale and 13% Retail
New York Assemblymember John Zaccaro (D) has introduced legislation that would let liquor stores sell low potency cannabis beverages while creating a new tax and regulatory structure for the products. Assembly Bill 10191 was filed today and referred to the Assembly Committee on Economic Development.
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