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Chronic Pain Is the Most Common Reason for Medical Cannabis UseChronic Pain Is the Most Common Reason for Medical Cannabis Use

Chronic Pain Is the Most Common Reason for Medical Cannabis Use

A Leafwell study found chronic pain as the top condition treated with medical cannabis, although an even greater majority use…

4 months ago
Alcohol & Cannabis: 60% of Cannabis Users Say It Helps Them Drink LessAlcohol & Cannabis: 60% of Cannabis Users Say It Helps Them Drink Less

Alcohol & Cannabis: 60% of Cannabis Users Say It Helps Them Drink Less

A new study involving over 23,000 participants in New Zealand found that 60% of people who use both cannabis and…

4 months ago
Hanover and Frankfurt Will Be the First German Cities to Legally Sell Cannabis for Adult UseHanover and Frankfurt Will Be the First German Cities to Legally Sell Cannabis for Adult Use

Hanover and Frankfurt Will Be the First German Cities to Legally Sell Cannabis for Adult Use

Frankfurt and Hanover are launching five-year pilot projects for legal, regulated cannabis sales to adults, aiming to reduce illegal market…

5 months ago
Prolonged Cannabis Use May Leave a Unique DNA SignaturesProlonged Cannabis Use May Leave a Unique DNA Signatures

Prolonged Cannabis Use May Leave a Unique DNA Signatures

A new study has found that prolonged use of high-THC cannabis leaves a unique mark on DNA, which may help…

5 months ago
Minor Phytocannabinoids Show Promise for Neurological DiseasesMinor Phytocannabinoids Show Promise for Neurological Diseases

Minor Phytocannabinoids Show Promise for Neurological Diseases

Recent studies highlight the therapeutic potential of minor phytocannabinoids like CBG, THCV, CBDV, and CBN for treating neurological disorders like…

6 months ago
Cannabinoids Show “Promising Potential as Anticancer Agents,” Study FindsCannabinoids Show “Promising Potential as Anticancer Agents,” Study Finds

Cannabinoids Show “Promising Potential as Anticancer Agents,” Study Finds

A review of studies shows that cannabinoids have significant anticancer potential by limiting tumor growth, inducing cancer cell death, and…

6 months ago
Most Germans Use Cannabis for Health Reasons, But Many Still Access It IllegallyMost Germans Use Cannabis for Health Reasons, But Many Still Access It Illegally

Most Germans Use Cannabis for Health Reasons, But Many Still Access It Illegally

A survey revealed that since legalization, most Germans use cannabis for medical reasons such as stress relief (60%), sleep disorders…

6 months ago
Mosquito Larva Killer: A New Use for CannabidiolMosquito Larva Killer: A New Use for Cannabidiol

Mosquito Larva Killer: A New Use for Cannabidiol

Researchers have discovered that cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp extracts effectively kills mosquito larvae, including insecticide-resistant Aedes aegypti strains. Hemp-based insecticides…

6 months ago
Aurora Cannabis Receives Patent for Autoflowering Cannabis DetectionAurora Cannabis Receives Patent for Autoflowering Cannabis Detection

Aurora Cannabis Receives Patent for Autoflowering Cannabis Detection

Aurora Cannabis has just received a patent for a new method to better identify and select autoflowering traits in cannabis.…

6 months ago
THC May Reverse Brain Aging: Study Finds Improvement With Low DosesTHC May Reverse Brain Aging: Study Finds Improvement With Low Doses

THC May Reverse Brain Aging: Study Finds Improvement With Low Doses

A new study has found that low doses of THC may reverse age-related cognitive decline by enhancing the formation of…

7 months ago