UK Must Embrace Medicinal Cannabis, Say Experts
It is time for the UK to change its attitudes towards medicinal cannabis, according to scientific experts from Imperial College London and the London School of Economics.
The FDA Wants to Understand How Sex and Gender May Affect CBD Use
In an upcoming virtual conference, the federal group will host a series of presentations on how sex and gender may affect an individual’s response to CBD and other cannabinoids.
THC Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer in Mice, Study Finds
The finding could have significant consequences for those with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Hemp or Cannabis? Texas Forensic Lab Adopts New Method to Tell the Difference
Speaking to Analytical Cannabis, the scientists behind the new method explain how it is able to determine whether the THC present in tested material is above or below one percent by weight, and thus whether it is either legal hemp or illicit cannabis.
Hemp Extract Protects Bees From Pesticide Poisoning, Study Finds
An extract made from hemp may help honeybees to survive the effects of pesticide poisoning, say researchers from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Poland.
Cannabis Could Help Fight Superbugs, Study Suggests
According to a review of existing research published last month, the compounds found in cannabis could provide a new source of antibiotics, but further research is needed to find their full potential in fighting pathogens.
Hemp and CBD Businesses Are Concerned About the DEA’s New THC Rule
Many producers believe that these changes could be setting the stage for a future crackdown on the market.
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.
