Heavy Metals Found in 90 Percent of Tested Rolling Papers, Californian Study Finds
Carried out by the Californian branch of SC Labs, the investigation also found detectable amounts of pesticides in 16 percent of the samples, and five percent registered over the allowable action limits.
This New Study Will Test the Effects of CBD on Spinal Pain
The researchers hope that, by giving patients CBD and monitoring their brains, they can one day develop targeted treatment options for the spinal condition.
Moderate Cannabis Use May Still Affect Verbal Memory, Sibling Study Finds
In their new study, published in Addiction, the researchers compared data from adolescent siblings to determine the potential impact of early or frequent cannabis use on cognitive function.
USDA Extends Comment Period for Its Hemp Rules
Farmers and other workers in the US hemp sector have been given more time to voice their criticisms on the US Department of Agriculture’s incoming hemp regulations.
Cannabis Research Has Attracted $1.56 Billion in Funding Since 2000
Under close review, analysts found that significantly more funding was given to research into the negative effects of cannabis and cannabis misuse than on its medical and therapeutic uses.
Caffeine, Melatonin and Other Contaminants Found in US CBD Products
A new study of 21 American CBD products, currently in preprint, has found evidence that many products are mislabeled, contaminated, and deliberately adulterated.
Brain Injury Patients Who Consumed Cannabis Spent Less Time in Intensive Care, Study Finds
While the cannabis-consuming patients were on average 15 years younger than the other patients - a factor that could help them recover from injuries at a faster rate - the study’s authors still say THC could have afforded some protective effect.
THC Can Treat Lung Inflammations in Mice, Study Says
Published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, the new study found that THC could relieve inflamed pathways in the lungs of lab mice, as well as benefit the bacteria living the rodents’ lungs and guts.
Disposable Cannabis Vape Cartridges May Pose Latent Lead Exposure Risk, Study Finds
Stored cannabis vape cartridges and lead leaching may pose a risk to consumer health, an early study shared with Analytical Cannabis has found.
