USDA to Research Cosmetic Hemp Products
An agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set out a research project to help expand the US hemp oil market.
CBD for Pain Relief is More Than the Placebo Effect, Study Finds
Scientists at Syracuse University have demonstrated that CBD users benefit both from the psychological expectation and the real pharmacological effects of the drug.
Cannabis Users With Heart Rhythm Problems Face Increased Mortality Risk, Study Warns
Hospitalized cannabis users with a heart arrhythmia were 4.5 times more likely to die in hospital than those without heart rhythm problems, the study found.
UK Hemp Groups Oppose a Proposed 0.03% THC Limit for CBD Products
The debate on THC restrictions and CBD regulations in the UK continues.
Cancer Patients Get Sleep Benefits From Medical Cannabis, Finds Study
In a new study, many cancer patients reported significant improvements in sleep disruptions and a decreased use of other medication for insomnia.
UK’s Food Standards Agency Begins Processing CBD Applications
The UK’s de facto CBD regulator has begun approving CBD food products for sale.
Nevada Considers Removing Label Requirement for Radiation-Treated Cannabis
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) are considering changes to its state cannabis regulations which would remove the requirement for cannabis treated with irradiation to display the international symbol for irradiation, the Radura.
Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab Loses License
State authorities in Oklahoma have revoked the license of a medical cannabis testing lab on the grounds of public health and safety.
Cannabis Users With Genetic Markers for Schizophrenia Are More Likely to Have Psychotic Episodes, Study Finds
The paper found that, while cannabis consumers have higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-consumers, the difference was indeed more pronounced among those with a high genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
