Study: Cannabis Dispensary Proximity Not Associated With Adolescent Use
New study shows cannabis dispensary proximity does not increase adolescent use, offering operators data for municipal zo…
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Anti-Marijuana Attitudes In Sports Are Easing Up, But Ongoing Stigma Makes Athletic Trainers’ Jobs Harder, NFL-Funded Study Shows
NFL-funded study reveals shifting sports attitudes toward cannabis pain management, though ongoing stigma complicates at…
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New Congressional Bill Could Boost Development Of Plant-Based Medicines, Including Those Derived From Cannabis Or Psychedelics
New congressional bill aims to boost R&D for plant-based medicines including cannabis and psychedelics, impacting federa…
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Medical Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients With Pain, Anxiety And Nausea, Government Study Shows
New Minnesota government study reveals medical marijuana significantly reduces cancer patient pain, anxiety, and nausea …
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Trump signs hemp product ban delay (Newsletter: September 4, 2026)
Trump signs hemp product ban delay, offering temporary relief for retailers, while new state measures and dental studies…
Read more →High Doses Of THC From Cannabis Can Produce ‘Psychedelic-Like States,’ Study Shows
New study shows high doses of THC produce psychedelic-like states similar to psilocybin, offering potential implications…
Read more →Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain, Insomnia Or Mood Issues In 91% Of Older Adults, Study Finds
New study shows 91% of older adults find relief from pain and insomnia using medical cannabis, signaling new opportuniti…
Read more →CDC wants medical cannabis question on federal health survey (Newsletter: August 27, 2026)
CDC pushes for medical cannabis questions on federal health surveys as policy discussions center on R&D tax credits and …
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Medical Marijuana Improves Sleep Satisfaction And Boosts Quality Of Life, Study Shows
New study links full-spectrum medical cannabis oil to better sleep and quality of life, offering actionable insights for…
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Canadian Government Launches Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium
Canada launches the $24M Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium to fund research on therapeutics, brain health, and medica…
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Study Shows Inhaling Cannabis Could Reduce Premature Heartbeats
UCSF study reveals inhaled cannabis linked to fewer premature heartbeats, offering new clinical insights for cannabis bu…
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The Roots Of Marijuana Plants Have ‘Underexplored’ Medical Potential, Scientific Review Finds
New research suggests cannabis roots contain therapeutic compounds, signaling a potential shift in supply chain value an…
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University of Mississippi Partnering with Cannabis Brand on CBD Sleep Study
University of Mississippi and Southern Sky Brands launch a clinical study to validate CBD's impact on sleep quality, sig…
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Adding Hemp To Dog Food Improves Digestive Health, New Study Shows
New study shows hemp oil and hempseed byproduct improve canine digestive health, offering a science-backed growth opport…
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Marijuana Helps People Reduce Opioid Consumption And Curbs Withdrawals, Federally Funded Study Finds
New federal research indicates cannabis helps reduce illicit opioid use and manages withdrawal symptoms, highlighting po…
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Combining Marijuana And Music Enhances Medical Benefits, Reduces Prescription Drug Use And Boosts Emotions, Government-Funded Study Shows
New government-funded study finds that combining cannabis with music enhances medical benefits and reduces prescription …
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Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows
New research suggests cannabis is effective for treating Restless Legs Syndrome, opening new avenues for medical-focused…
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More Than 85% of U.S. Healthcare Professionals Believe Cannabis Has Medical Utility
A new study reveals 85% of U.S. healthcare pros support medical cannabis, though many cite a lack of formal training as …
Read more →Marijuana Leads To ‘Robust Improvements’ In Lower Back Pain And ‘Near-Total’ Cessation Of Opioids, Study Finds
New study shows inhaled cannabis leads to significant relief for chronic lower back pain and enables near-total cessatio…
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As An Olympian, Cannabis Use Was Forbidden. Now I Spend My Career Studying It. (Op-Ed)
Olympian and researcher Dr. Joanna Zeiger discusses the impact of federal rescheduling on medical cannabis research and …
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Feds add new cannabis components to research library (Newsletter: June 16, 2026)
June 16, 2026 update: Federal research expands as Congress moves to protect hemp-THC drinks amid ongoing political threa…
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Federal Science Agency Adds New Cannabis Compounds To Its Library Of ‘Chemical Fingerprints’
NIST has updated its federal library with new cannabis chemical fingerprints, signaling a shift toward standardized test…
Read more →Marijuana Extracts ‘Meaningfully’ Improve Cancer Patients’ Symptoms Such As Sleep Trouble And Anxiety, Study Shows
New academic study confirms medical cannabis extracts alleviate cancer-related anxiety and sleep issues, highlighting th…
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Work To Codify Provisions Of Trump’s Psychedelics Order Into Law To ‘Permanently’ Streamline Research
Bipartisan lawmakers are moving to codify research protections for psychedelics, a shift that may signal long-term chang…
Read more →Cannabis Provides ‘Significant Improvements’ In Pain For Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Patients, Study Shows
New academic study confirms cannabis efficacy for chronic pain conditions. Learn how these findings impact dispensary pr…
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Tariffs’ Impact On Some Cannabis Businesses May Erase Any Benefits They See From 280E Tax Relief Under Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
Federal rescheduling offers tax relief, but new tariffs may erode gains. Learn how 280E changes will impact dispensary v…
Read more →Marijuana Legalization Is Linked To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Opioid Overdoses, Federally Funded Study Finds
New federally funded research finds a link between cannabis legalization and reduced opioid overdoses, strengthening the…
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Researchers Create High-Temperature Stable Hemp Plastic
Researchers have developed a heat-stable, high-stretch hemp plastic using CBD, offering potential new sustainable packag…
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Marijuana Can Play A Role In Combating Obesity, Contrary To Stereotypes About Lazy Stoners With The Munchies, New Federally Funded Study Suggests
New federally funded UC Riverside study links whole-extract cannabis to weight loss and lower diabetes risk, challenging…
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New Study Suggests Cannabis May Help Treat Obesity
UC Riverside researchers find concentrated cannabis oil shows promise in treating obesity and metabolic issues in animal…
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