Study Links Recreational Cannabis Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia-Related Diseases
The effect was seen with recreational-use cannabis, or cannabis cultivated not to maximize the plant's production of CBD, but to maximize THC
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President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Cannabis Possession Under Federal Law
For thousands of families who will get to see their loved ones again, it's an October Surprise in a delightful sense of the phrase.
New Yorkers With Pot Convictions Will Now Be the First to Get the Opportunity to Sell It
Once the center of "stop and frisk," the 2021 legalization of cannabis in the state of New York was underpinned by repairing that damage.
The Strange Pink Glow Over Victoria, Australia Turned Out to Be Happy Cannabis Accident
Residents often said they thought it was coming from an alien invasion, but it turned out to be something more earthly.
Cannabis-Fed Chickens May Cut Antibiotic Use on Thailand Farms
Using cannabis leaves, there were fewer cases of avian bronchitis and superior amino acid profiles in the chickens, Thai scientists found.
Malaysia Abolishes Mandatory Capital Punishment for 11 Crimes Including a Non-Violent Drug Offense
Human rights advocates were cautiously optimistic of judicially-determined death penalty, while Thai people celebrated in weed cafes.
World's Tallest 'Hempcrete' Building in South Africa Captures More Carbon than it Emits
Made from water, lime, hemp, and a cement binder, the blocks from Afrimat Hemp are made of entirely South African hemp.
Studies Link Marijuana Legalization to All Sorts of Positive Public Health Outcomes
Rates of suicide, binge drinking, traffic fatalities, and perhaps ironically, cannabis use in teenagers, were all lowered.
Oregon Pardons 45,000 People of Cannabis Possession Charges While Forgiving $14 million in Fines
It's been years since Oregon decriminalized simple possession of cannabis, yet many people continue to carry a felony charge on their record.
Groundbreaking Trial of Cannabinol Product Shows Better Than Melatonin For Sleep
The world's first trial of pure cannabinol (CBN) revealed a wealth of information on the benefits of this cannabis-derived sleep aid.
White House Issues Unprecedented Pardons After FDA Finds Cannabis to Be More Like Tylenol Than Heroin
A Gallup poll conducted in October 2023 found that 70% of Americans believe cannabis should be completely legalized in all its forms.
Cannabis Can Be 30x More Powerful Than Aspirin for Inflammation, Says New Study Eyeing Future Opioid Substitute
The researchers say that the discovery could help create a natural—and potent—form of pain relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers.
Bees Are Benefiting From Hemp Pollen as More Legal Cannabis is Grown Since 2018 Farm Bill
This new study says that US production of industrial hemp plants gives bees a unique resource of pollen in times of the year when pollen is scarce.
Cannabis Oil 'Significantly' Improves the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease in Small, First-of-its-Kind Study
The groundbreaking study contradicts previous medical assumptions of treating Crohn's disease - and it could be hugely beneficial for sufferers.
Study to Test Cannabis in Head-to-Head Trial with Fentanyl to Find Alternative for Severe Pain
As a means of addressing the opioid crisis, this clinical trial will be the first to compare cannabinoids to fentanyl for breakthrough pain relief.
US Presbyterians Urge Medicinal Use of Marijuana
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has become the seventh major religious organization in the United States to support the use of medical marijuana, an issue expected to come before the US House of Representatives during the week.
THC Holds Promise As Possible First-of-Kind Treatment for Women With Endometriosis: Study
Not only did the cannabinoids treat symptoms of pain and anxiety, they were also shown to reduce malignant growths caused by the common condition.
Virginia Passes Medical Marijuana Bill to Allow for Production of Oils
Virginia lawmakers unanimously passed a bill that will soon allow families to be able to legally buy cannabis oil for treating epileptic seizures.
In Historic Announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) Proposes Removing Cannabis From Most Dangerous Drug Category
Reclassifying cannabis as a schedule IV substance, which is the UN's most restrictive drug category, could open new doors for medical research.
Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The legislation could bring in as much as $1 billion in annual revenue, which would be a much-needed financial windfall for the nation's struggling economy.
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