Researchers worry previous studies have created an oversimplification between prenatal cannabis exposure and cognitive impairment.

We often forget marijuana research is in its infancy. Look no further than studies examining the relationship between marijuana and pregnancy for proof. There are many studies linking marijuana (specifically THC) ...Read more

Insomnia in seniors doesn’t differ from the insomnia in younger people, but they are at higher risk for developing the disorder. Here’s how CBD might help.

Insomnia can affect people of all ages and fitness levels. It’s a condition that arises due to myriad reasons. The cause can be internal (disease) or external (stress). One of the ...Read more

Marijuana residue on a shrine altar is the first “hallucinogenic substance found in the Kingdom of Judah,” researchers have revealed.

Some smokers joke that marijuana is their religion, but new research shows ancient Israelites may have used cannabis as a ritual to access God. Researchers recently announced they discovered cannabis resin ...Read more

When talking about what a product can do, the words we use matter. This is especially true when we talk about how CBD might affect the symptoms of a disorder versus providing a cure.

Even the biggest fans of hemp-derived cannabidiol have to admit that this product has its limitations. While the ability to manage seizures for a few hard-to-...Read more

A 2015 study found that obese mice actually lost weight from ingesting cannabis because THC caused changes in the gut microbiome that regulates weight loss and digestion.

Cannabis consumers have known for years about the effects of cannabis on appetite.

In fact, one of the more enduring stereotypes of the side effects of cannabis usage is ...Read more

With the stigma of cannabis fading by the day, more families are exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical.

The autism community is (literally) buzzing over several recent studies showing that cannabis and CBD-based products may help those on the spectrum, alleviating symptoms, and creating a much better quality of...Read more

At one point, Lady Gaga said that she was smoking up to 20 joints a day to battle chronic pain. Does she still smoke weed?

Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, is one of the world’s most iconic artists, straddling the line between mainstream popstar and critical success. With every new record and performance, Gaga throws her hat into a ...Read more

Studies have found links between genetics and the ways in which people react to marijuana.

Marijuana is a widely used drug yet it remains unpredictable. Seasoned users can usually manage the effect that marijuana has on them, while also staying calm during an unpredictable high. For newcomers, however, it’s different; novice users usually ...Read more

It’s none of our business how much weed a person consumes or how they manage their lives. But the reality is, as much as we all love it, marijuana can still bring on some unwanted stress.

Here’s some twisted logic. While it is acceptable in America to refer to a person who drinks too much booze as an alcoholic, calling someone a stoner or...Read more

Cramps can range from mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating, making it impossible for people to complete their daily responsibilities.

If you’re among the countless women who are forced to endure the wrath of PMS, with its cramps, bloating, headaches, and mood swings each month, then cannabis just might be the solution you’ve ...Read more

If you’re healthy and simply want your morning fix, but are just a little on edge, CBD coffee is likely right up your alley.

In a nation where over 80% of its residents drink coffee, it’s no wonder that we run on caffeine and anxiety. What if the anxiety part could be mitigated, though? Cannabidiol (CBD) coffee could be just the ticket to...Read more

A new study found precise doses of THC administered via inhaler were effective in reducing pain in neuropathy patients.

Marijuana’s therapeutic effects for chronic pain patients are well-known. Cannabis reduces inflammation and muscle pain, eases neuropathic pain, and helps pain patients achieve a better night’s sleep. Dosing, on the ...Read more

Are cannabis industries recession-proof, a necessary product in today’s world? One CEO thinks so.

By Elizabeth Balboa

Some cannabis businesses are scrambling to stay afloat as unemployment undercuts sales and regulatory compliance pressures margins. And some companies are capitalizing on pandemic-related weakness in the cannabis space.

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The coronavirus has forced a lot of universities to provide digital curriculums, which has proven beneficial for cannabis education programs.

Cannabis education has slowly spread since marijuana began to earn legal status across states. Nowadays, with the coronavirus, universities are facing new challenges that force them to rework their ...Read more

Hiro International says its orange peel CBD is structurally the same as the CBD found in the cannabis plant.

When lawmakers enacted the 2018 Farm Bill, they accidentally created a loophole responsible for the CBD wellness mania seen in recent years. The law allowed manufacturers to use industrial hemp to produce CBD oil and other products, ...Read more

Though Republicans in Pennsylvania long opposed recreational marijuana, lawmakers have come around in order to fix sizable budget deficits.

The Tri-State area is among the U.S. regions most ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. The United States has more than 1.6 million cases and nearly 100,000 deaths, according to reports by the Centers for ...Read more

CBD tinctures are similar to CBD oils, but there are some key differences. Here’s what you should know.

CBD tinctures are a reduced form of the cannabis plant. They are usually comprised of a strong CBD strain that is dissolved in alcohol, which, over a period of weeks, absorbs the benefits of the compound. After the liquid is strained, and...Read more

Innovative hemp products, such as CBD gummies, are now being combined with essential vitamins and nutrients merging CBD and health in intriguing ways.

When CBD first entered the marketplace the products were limited and consumers lacked knowledge so they were skeptical. The years have passed and the CBD market has exponentially expanded with...Read more

Cannabis helps people to put themselves in others’ shoes. There’s even the chance that after passing the weed back and forth a few times that laughter will ensue.

Anger. Sometimes it’s self righteous, sometimes it’s about love, sometimes it’s fueled by fear, but it often comes in pairs, especially when a couple or a couple of ...Read more

While the pandemic means fewer employees on the sales floors, it also means a surging need for workers to process and package online and phone orders for mail, vehicle delivery, and curbside pick-up.

Leafly, the largest cannabis website in the world, issued its fourth annual Cannabis Industry Jobs Report in February, roughly a month before ...Read more