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Cannabis has amazing potential but the industry needs to be able to do more research. SHUTTERSTOCK
To Unlock the Potential of Cannabis, The Industry Needs More Research

By Kevin Murphy A recent spate of vaping-related lung illnesses has lawmakers and health officials calling for more testing of legal cannabis products. But because cannabis is [...]

18
Dec
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MLB Officially Removes Marijuana From Banned Substances List For Baseball Players

By Kyle Jaeger Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB players union announced on Thursday [...]

13
Dec
Biotech Institute lists no executive officers and has no corporate home office. So... WTF is it? (Gillian Levine for Leafly)
This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are

By David Bienenstock The world first learned about Biotech Institute LLC two years ago in an [...]

09
Dec
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Problematic Marijuana Use Is Declining Among People Who Consume Every Day, Study Finds

By Kimberly Lawson Contrary to the expectations of public health experts, the rate of frequent [...]

21
Nov
Hound Labs has developed a breathalyzer the company says can pick up THC within two-to-three hours after a user consumes it. (Photo courtesy Hound Labs)
A marijuana breathalyzer is in the works. But will it stop weed DUIs?

By Amanda Hoover There are several reasons people oppose marijuana legalization, but perhaps chief among [...]

12
Nov
More older people are reaching for cannabis, but they face barriers in accessing it. Johnce / Getty
The number of people over age 65 using marijuana is increasing faster than any other age group, but they think doctors need to catch up

•More and more older people are using cannabis to soothe the pains, diseases, and mental [...]

04
Nov
Can cannabis help with Crohn’s disease? Doctors and patients weigh in

By Rae Lland Can cannabis help with the symptoms of Crohn’s disease? This is a [...]

29
Oct
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Can I Use Marijuana to Treat My Cold or Flu?

When it comes to cannabis for cold season, edibles are the best way to ease [...]

15
Oct
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Online Cannabis Sales Are About To Flourish With The Rise Of Cannabis Marketplaces

By Joresa Blount Photo: Will revenue for the cannabis market continue to climb? FORBES STOCK  [...]

05
Sep
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Researching Medical Marijuana May Soon Get Easier

By WILL STONE Researchers hoping to study marijuana for scientific and medical purposes are one [...]

28
Aug
A crop of cannabis plants grow under artificial lights at a facility in Oregon. A young man in red hair and sunglasses is reaching forward to check on them. GETTY
The State Cannabis Commerce Act Would Create An Import-Export Market From Sea To Shining Sea

By Ben Curren For a sign that the cannabis sector is maturing, look no further [...]

27
Aug
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Zimbabwe to Legalize Hemp for Export

Officials in Zimbabwe announced a plan to legalize hemp and export hemp-based products to the [...]

07
Aug
Drinks Category
Drink Your Weed: Is Cannabis the Beverage Industry’s Next Big Thing?

From hemp-based sports drinks to cocktails that get you high, science has finally cracked the [...]

06
Aug
Americans May Soon Be Smoking More Weed Than Cigarettes

Tobacco use has fallen dramatically over the decades. A new Gallup poll shows that the [...]

03
Aug
Bill introduced to decriminalize, tax marijuana at federal level

By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – A new proposal to decriminalize and tax marijuana at [...]

26
Jul