New Study Reinforces Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis
Research into cannabinoids, the cannabis plant, and actual reports of which conditions patients are using it for are lining up… Read More
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The medical properties of cannabis have been known for thousands of years. Due to prohibition, scientific research and understanding of the plant has been stifled. Recently, scientific studies have begun to reveal the many medical benefits of cannabis for a variety of health conditions.
Study: Men Who Smoke Cannabis Have Higher Sperm Counts
A new study published in the journal Human Reproduction reveals that men who reported smoking cannabis had higher sperm counts… Read More
Colorado Advances Bill to Add Autism as Medical Cannabis Condition
A bill that would add autism as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in Colorado has managed to pass committee… Read More
CBS Rejects Medical Cannabis Super Bowl Ad
The CBS network has rejected a potential Super Bowl ad from Acreage Holdings that would have expounded on the benefits… Read More
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalize Medical Cannabis
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed a bill to legalize medical cannabis in the Virgin Islands, The St. John’s Source reports.… Read More
Major Cannabis Cancer Study Planned In Canada
The B.C. Cancer Foundation will be using private donations to conduct a first of its kind study on cannabis’ effects… Read More
Washington Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools
A new bill introduced to the Washington state legislature seeks to allow young patients to consume medical cannabis on school… Read More
Tennessee Lawmakers Planning Medical Cannabis Push
Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee legislature say they are planning to introduce medical cannabis legislation this session, according to a… Read More
Ohio Considers Opioid Addiction as Cannabis Qualifying Condition
Six new conditions — opioid addiction, autism, general anxiety, chronic anxiety, depression, and insomnia — were selected by the Ohio… Read More
Ohio’s First Dispensary Approved for Operation
On Wednesday, Ohio regulators issued the state’s first certificate of operation for a medical cannabis dispensary, according to the The Cincinnati… Read More
Pennsylvania Establishes Process for Approving Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board on Friday unanimously approved a new process for approving conditions recognized under the state’s… Read More
Cannabis Researchers Discover Strain Uniquely Effective for Diabetics
A cannabis pharmaceutical consortium says it has discovered a strain of cannabis that produces useful levels of a rare cannabinoid… Read More
Can Cannabis Improve Night Vision? Study Says Yes
Researchers at McGill University in Montreal have shown that cannabinoids can increase the responsiveness of retinal cells to light, according… Read More
Study: Cannabis Users at Increased Risk for Diabetic Complications
A new study has shown that people with Type I Diabetes are about twice as likely to experience a complication… Read More
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy On The Rise
Results from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health have revealed that while pregnant women are drinking less and… Read More
First FDA-Approved CBD Medication Now Available In U.S.
The first FDA-approved medication containing cannabidiol (CBD) sourced from cannabis plants is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S.… Read More
Cannabis Oil Shows Strong Effects Against Crohn’s Disease
Israeli researchers presented a study at the European Gastroenterology Conference this week that showed a regimen of cannabis oil made… Read More
Republic of Vanuatu Legalizes Medical Cannabis
The Republic of Vanuatu has become the latest nation to legalize medical cannabis, Benzinga reports. The nation of about 80… Read More
Study Reveals 21 New Cannabinoids
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have published a study revealing that there may be more types of cannabinoids… Read More
United Kingdom MMJ Legalization Takes Effect Next Month
Doctors in the United Kingdom will soon be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to patients with an exceptional need, according to… Read More
California Court Rules 5-Year-Old Can Bring MMJ to School
A 5-year-old girl in Santa Rosa, California can attend kindergarten and bring a life-saving, cannabis-based medication with her, a California administrative… Read More
Studies Suggest Cannabis Doesn’t Kill Pain, But Improves Tolerance
Researchers from Syracuse University have shown in a systematic review of research that cannabis has a positive effect on pain… Read More
Louisiana Removes Patient Cap for MMJ Doctors
Louisiana regulators agreed this week to lift a cap limiting doctors to just 100 active medical cannabis recommendations, the Associated Press reports. Fearing… Read More
New Mexico Health Sec. Refuses to Allow MMJ for Opioid Addiction
Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health Lynn Gallagher has again declined to add Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to… Read More