Cannabis Science & Health
Positive Media Coverage of Cannabis Trials Could Be Influencing Placebo Effect, Study Claims
Individuals who take a placebo in cannabis-pain trials tend to report roughly the same levels of pain relief as those who receive the active cannabinoid, a new meta-analysis has found.
X-Rays Can Decontaminate Cannabis While Retaining Terpenes, Study Finds
Cannabis flower can be safely sterilized with low levels of X-ray radiation, according to a new study.
Alcohol Use Rises When States Legalize Cannabis, Study Finds
The implementation of recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum.
Colorado Regulators Issue Warning About Moldy Cannabis Flower
State regulators in Colorado have issued another health and safety notice after “potentially unsafe levels” of total yeast and mold were found in a batch of cannabis flower.
Oregon’s Cannabis Regulator Adds a “Second Lab” Rule to Combat Lab Shopping
Cannabis companies in Oregon now face the possibility that their product samples may be sent to a second lab of the regulator’s choosing, so the product’s contents can be verified.
Cannabis Smoke Impairs Endothelial Function Regardless of Cannabinoid Profile, Study Finds
Analytical Cannabis speaks to the researchers behind a new study that found that exposure to cannabis smoke can lead to problems with endothelial function, regardless of the marijuana's cannabinoid profile.
Most Ayahuasca Users Vomit, Study Finds
Acute physical health adverse effects were reported by 69.9% of the study's participants.
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Five CBD Companies
According to the administration, the products were marketed in a way that may have led consumers to purchase the items without realizing they contained CBD.
US Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Research Bill
The bill was passed by the US House of Representatives in July. It then went to the Senate, which passed it on Wednesday, November 16.
