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CBD industry gets a boost from government-funded research, but THC studies won’t be considered

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • October 14, 2019

An impressive $3 million will be invested into CBD research, following the approval of a grant by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The money will be funneled into numerous studies exploring...

Scientists explore the benefits of treating ADHD with cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • October 8, 2019

Did you know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children? Statistics show that approximately 5-7 percent of children and adolescents...

10 studies detailing the therapeutic effects of CBD

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • October 8, 2019

The CBD market is growing. A unique cannabinoid that harbors potential as a treatment for an ever-growing list of ailments and chronic conditions, 'cannabidiol' is a therapeutic powerhouse. CBD may...

CBD as a post-workout recovery tool: What the research says

Many athletes are getting involved in the CBD industry lately, indicating that this kind of cannabinoid offers therapeutic potential far greater than typical opioid medications

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • October 3, 2019

Athletes and fitness fanatics are swapping workout supplements for CBD. An influx of CBD products are entering the market following the removal of this non-psychoactive cannabinoid from the list of banned...

Cannaquest Medical Corp. files international patent for formulated cannabis/botanical product

"Our Patent is the foundation for real scientifically backed medical cannabis treatment for patients in need," said the co-founder and President of CanaQuest, Paul Ramsay

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 30, 2019

A company that specializes in the development of nutraceuticals and one-of-a-kind health products has just filed an international cannabis/botanical patent. The company's name is CanaQuest and its most...

Indian government will allow cannabis research for the first time

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 30, 2019

Cannabis research in India is to be permitted for the very first time, indicating a global shift in pot laws. The country, which was home to an estimated 1.35352 billion people last year, forbids the sale,...

Cannabis cultivation market will soar to $45.4 billion by 2026

Europe is following in North America's footsteps and is anticipated to become the fastest-growing cannabis cultivation market

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 25, 2019

Cannabis cultivators are expected to reap what they sow on a monumental scale, what with market demand soaring. Based on a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global market size for cultivation...

Chocolate suppresses THC levels, state researchers claim

Considering the fact that THC is a fat-soluble molecule, this could be the reason why potency counts are dissolving when chocolate is added to the mix

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 23, 2019

Chocolate reduces THC potency, say researchers. This news will come as a shock to the many consumers who prefer to dose discreetly with cannabis edibles, such as weed-infused chocolate brownies and controlled...

Researchers say cannabis could be used to prevent heart attack

The University of Colorado researchers say that they "would strongly suggest that [cannabis] use is associated with a significant decrease in in-hospital mortality” for individuals hospitalized after a heart attack

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 16, 2019

A recent study straight out of the University of Colorado suggests that cannabis could help prevent the chances of a heart attack. Doctors from the University investigated over a million hospital...

Scientists discover cannabis chemical could help fight pancreatic cancer

When pancreatic cancer cells were treated with an isolated cannabis-derived flavonoid composition, “a major increase” in cancer cell death occurred

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 15, 2019

Will doctors soon be prescribing cannabis for pancreatic cancer? If the findings of a new study are anything to go by, then quite possibly. Cannabis has a plethora of uses in the medical field, from...

Cannabis study: CBD relieves the symptoms of Parkinson’s in patients

After consuming CBD, the vast majority of study subjects claimed that they had a better night's sleep and experienced fewer motor symptoms

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 15, 2019

Fresh research into the benefits of using cannabis to treat Parkinson's disease is giving doctors all the more reason to prescribe weed-based treatments to diagnosed patients. Cannabis for Parkinson's...

Study demonstrates pain-relieving efficacy of THC-rich cannabis flowers

“Cannabis with high THC also causes mood elevation and adjusts attentional demands, likely distracting patients from the aversive sensations that people refer to (as) pain," said UNM professor Jacob Miguel Vigil, PhD

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • September 11, 2019

A study recently carried out by a team of researchers from the University of New Mexico has highlighted the pain-relieving potential of cannabis' psychoactive constituent, tetrahydrocannabinol, A.K.A....