A new study highlights the conflict that remains regarding the clinical benefits of medicinal cannabis. Consensus on its use for various conditions still seems a long way off.The need for solid cannabis research (and conclusions) is more important than ever, given more than a quarter of adults in the...

Canada's Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, MedReleaf Australia, has entered into a distribution partnership with the wholesale distribution arm of local firm Montu Australia, Leafio.Through the arrangement, Aurora medical cannabis products will be distributed through Leafio's nationwide supply chain, which is comprised of 4,000 pharmacies. Aurora says the...

The prevalence of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome can now be better tracked thanks to a WHO diagnostic code update.Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition in some chronic and heavy cannabis users characterised by recurrent nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Loud vocalisations may occur during vomiting; giving rise to another...

A study involving tens of thousands of dogs indicates cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful in calming some aggressive dogs. Maybe.The Dog Aging Project (DAP) is a research initiative bringing together a community of dogs, their owners, veterinarians, researchers, and volunteers in what it claims is the most ambitious...

In just a few weeks, roadside drug testing will start rolling out in the New Zealand city of Wellington, with nationwide coverage expected by mid-2026. This poses risks for medical cannabis users, including those with a prescription.In March this year, legislation to enable police to conduct random roadside drug...

A University of Illinois study looking at cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) presentations in US emergency departments has revealed some interesting/disturbing results.Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, also known as 'scromiting' is a condition in some chronic and heavy users characterised by recurrent nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It may also be accompanied...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed Senate Bill S3294A into law, strengthening patient rights and expanding medical cannabis access across the state.The amendments include:Allowing medical cannabis patients from other states to purchase from New York dispensaries. Streamline patient certification process and easing provider requirements Extending patient certifications...

US Congresswoman Dina Titus has sent a 'please explain' letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi over a decision to re-start prosecutions of simple cannabis possession on federal land.Former US President Joe Biden announced he would be pardoning all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana back in...

A ferret's penchant for cannabis edibles nearly killed the animal. What happened is a warning for other pet owners.Veterinarians in the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital had quite a challenge on their hands when Vanilla the ferret was presented with a very low heart rate, barely breathing, displaying...

A US study finding certain cannabis workers are at risk of work-related asthma (WRA) calls for preventative intervention from the industry.A Centers for Disease Control study published last year found 13 million of the estimated 170 million US adults working in the previous year had asthma. Among those with...