Study: CBD Kills 100% of Yellow Fever Mosquito Larvae
Mon / Oct 21st
A recent study published in the journal Insects found that hemp-derived CBD kills yellow fever mosquitoes in their larval phase within 48 hours of application.
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Mon / Oct 21st
A recent study published in the journal Insects found that hemp-derived CBD kills yellow fever mosquitoes in their larval phase within 48 hours of application.
Wed / Oct 16th
A new study found that cannabis use is “significantly associated with higher prevalence of physical activity” and that physical exercise in general was more common in states and territories with legal cannabis access.
Fri / Sep 27th
A recent report sponsored by the CDC says the federal government should be more involved with cannabis policy as more and more states enact reforms to end prohibition.
Mon / Sep 23rd
The Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University recently received $5.5 million from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service to fund research into hemp-based foods, beverages, and other industrial uses for the plant.
Wed / Sep 18th
Having access to legal medical cannabis in all 50 U.S. states could save Americans up to $29 billion per year in reduced healthcare expenditures, according to a recent study.
Mon / Sep 16th
The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging released last week found that 21% of respondents aged 50 and older used THC-rich cannabis products at least once in the past year.
Mon / Sep 9th
Past 30-day use of cannabis and hallucinogenic drugs among adults aged 19-50 have remained at “historically high levels” in the U.S. while past-month and daily alcohol use continued a decade-long decline among adults aged 19-30, with binge drinking reaching all-time lows.
Wed / Sep 4th
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed a bill establishing a cannabis research program at the University of Mississippi to investigate the safety, efficacy, and therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis.
Fri / Aug 23rd
The number of Americans who use both cannabis and tobacco products is increasing, particularly among older adults, according to Duke University School of Medicine researchers.
Fri / Jul 19th
The head of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is aiming to convert the institute’s top floor into a rooftop garden, or “living laboratory,” designed to study and facilitate psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Thu / Jul 11th
The National Institutes of Standards and Technology is selling reference materials to help testing labs and law enforcement agencies accurately measure key components in cannabis products and better distinguish between hemp and THC-rich cannabis products.
Mon / Jul 1st
British researchers investigating the efficacy of medical cannabis for older patients said that people aged 65+ who are prescribed medical cannabis report experiencing “significant improvements across all measures of well-being.”
Mon / Jun 24th
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently reported findings that link cannabis use to an increased risk of severe illness related to COVID-19.
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Mon / Jun 17th
Researchers analyzing data from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study recently found that older adults who have used psychedelics tend to exhibit better cognitive function and fewer depressive symptoms.
Mon / Jun 3rd
In a review of the hallucinogen MDMA posted last week, the FDA highlighted concerns about the initial investigations into the drug as a potential new therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Thu / May 30th
A recent study found that terpenes could be an effective and side-effect-free treatment for chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.
Tue / Apr 30th
Recent research suggests that despite the popular stereotype, people who regularly consume cannabis are not more lazy or unmotivated than non-consumers.
Wed / Apr 10th
A recent study found that non-medical cannabis use is “significantly associated with 96% decreased odds” of experiencing cognitive decline in adults aged 45 and older.
Thu / Mar 21st
Researchers from Health Canada and the National Research Council of Canada reported finding metal nanoparticles inside both legally and illegally sourced cannabis vape pen liquids.
Mon / Mar 18th
A recent study published in JAMA reveals that 11.4% of U.S. 12th graders reported using delta-8 THC in the past year, with usage patterns varying by region and state cannabis laws, highlighting concerns over the regulatory oversight of this emerging cannabinoid.
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