Brazil’s national health agency Anvisa has given approval to sweeping new rules that, for the first time in the nation’s history, allow the cultivation of marijuana within the country for pharmaceutical and scientific purposes, while also expanding access to cannabis-based treatments for patients.
Delaware Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses
The Delaware Senate voted today to override Governor Matt Meyer’s August 28 veto of Senate Bill 75, which would limit the ability of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses.
Missouri House Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Move Intoxicating Hemp Products Into Licensed Dispensaries
A Missouri House committee voted 11 to 0 today to advance House Bill 2641, a proposal that would dramatically reshape how intoxicating hemp-derived products are treated under state law by classifying them as marijuana and placing them under the state’s existing dispensary system.
Cannabis Oil Combined With Physiotherapy Reduced Post-Stroke Tremor and Thalamic Pain in Case Report
A case report published in Current Neuropharmacology by researchers from the University of Catania details how a combination of cannabis oil and physiotherapy was associated with substantial improvements in a patient suffering from post-stroke dystonic tremor and post-stroke thalamic pain, two conditions that are often difficult to treat with conventional medications.
Mississippi Bill Removing THC Cap on Medical Marijuana Concentrates Approved by House Committee
Mississippi House Bill 894, a proposal to remove the THC potency limit on medical marijuana concentrates in addition to other changes, was given approval today by the House Business and Commerce Committee.
Study: CBD Triggers Leukemia Cell Death by Targeting CD47 and VDAC-1 Pathway
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals and conducted by researchers from McGill University sheds light on how cannabidiol (CBD) may exert anti-cancer effects in a particularly aggressive form of leukemia.
Study: CBD-Infused Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Shows Strong Potential for Treating Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Researchers from Jeonbuk National University have developed a novel cannabidiol (CBD) delivery system that may significantly improve treatment outcomes for inflammatory oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Study Finds CBD May Support Bone Formation, Strength, and Healing Through Multiple Biological Pathways
A new review published in Biomedicines is adding to the growing body of research suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) could play a meaningful role in bone health. Conducted by researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the scoping review examined 24 original studies exploring how CBD affects bone-related outcomes across a range of experimental models.
Virginia House Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labels and Allow Home Delivery
Virginia’s House General Laws Committee voted 21 to 0 today to advance HB 391, a proposal to revise medical cannabis product labeling requirements and explicitly allowing home delivery to registered patients. The committee approved the bill the same day it voted 19 to 2 to advance a proposal that would legalize recreational cannabis sales.
Breakdown of Over 500 Peer-Reviewed Cannabis Studies Published in the Past Year
Over the past 12 months, hundreds of peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies have been released, covering everything from pain management and neurological conditions to cancer biology, metabolic health, infectious disease, and psychological outcomes.
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