Cannabis Science & Health
Colorado to Require Cannabis Vapor Testing by 2022
Come 2022, cannabis labs in Colorado will be required to test the actual vapor of cannabis oils and concentrates for heavy metals.
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Psychiatric Problems in Children, Study Finds
The increases were very small, but deemed statistically significant by the researchers.
France’s Medical Cannabis Trial to Be Free For Patients
Up to 3,000 patients will be able to receive medical cannabis for free as part of France’s long-awaited medical cannabis pilot program, the French government has announced.
CBD Can Reduce Seizures Independent of Clobazam, Study Says
Add-on CBD can effectively reduce seizure frequency in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, irrespective of concurrent clobazam usage, new research claims.
Indoor vs Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation: Which Better Prevents Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens?
Whether it's an indoor facility or an outdoor greenhouse, different techniques can help combat pathogens while the cannabis is grown and and harvested.
Ohio Regulators Recall Cannabis Edibles Due to Heavy Metal Contamination
A batch of Encore Edibles reportedly didn't pass all the required heavy metal tests before being sold at eight dispensaries across Ohio.
Synthetic THC is Associated With Increased Mortality in Older Lung Disease Patients, Study Finds
Despite the risks identified by the study, the researchers say they still believe the cannabinoid drugs nabilone and dronabinol can be useful treatments.
Regular Cannabis Consumers Require More Anesthetic, Study Finds
In a new study, researchers found that regular cannabis consumers reported higher levels of pain following operations and received higher doses of opioid pain medications while in hospital.
Cannabis is Now a “Common” Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms in California, Survey Finds
The researchers behind the survey have called the finding “somewhat alarming,” given how little research has been focused on cannabis and the menopause.
