Medical Marijuana and Hemp News
Medical Marijuana and Hemp News
Ananda Professional Adds More Australian Certifications
Hemp cannabinoid company Ananda Professional has received further certifications from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).Established in 2018, Ananda Professional is owned and operated by Australia's EcoFibre. It's a fully vertically integrated company operating from a 50,000 square feet LEED Platinum facility in the USA. The firm maintains complete control over...
FDA’s Use Of Cannabidiol Safety Data “Misguided”
The US FDA has come under scrutiny for its allegedly one-sided representation of the potential issues associated with cannabidiol (CBD) consumption.Advocacy group U.S. Hemp Roundtable contend the FDA is unfairly focusing on high-dose CBD formulations while disregarding the substantial body of evidence attesting to the safety of CBD in...
Spotlight On Hemp Building Materials At DC National Mall
Hemp building materials will be showcased during June at the National Mall in Washington DC as part of the annual Innovative Housing Showcase.Sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the event is a three-day extravaganza that welcomes the...
NZ Study Results Support Cannabis for Pain, Anxiety, Sleep Issues
New Zealand researchers have found more evidence supporting the therapeutic potential of cannabis in managing pain, sleep disorders, and anxiety. The collaborative research involved scientists from the University of Otago, Victoria University, and the University of Auckland.The study focused on 213 individuals who consumed cannabis for therapeutic purposes, revealing...
Good Growth: South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program
Close to another thousand South Dakotans have joined the state's medical cannabis program in the past month according to Department of Health statistics.Compared to many other US states, South Dakota was a medical cannabis holdout. The state's residents were on board with it for some time, but some of...
Brain Study: Cannabis Use And HIV
Is cannabis use a friend or foe to people living with HIV - or perhaps a bit of both? A new study will be delving into this question.Cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes is reportedly disproportionately high among people living with HIV (PLWH)*. But while PLWH could be...
Reliable THC Breathalyzer Testing Remains Elusive
It turns out developing an accurate breathalyzer system specifically for THC is quite challenging.As it becomes legal in more places to consume marijuana and marijuana-derived products, among the important issues needing attention is keeping our roads safe. Breathalyzers for alcohol have likely saved millions of lives over the years,...
Study Indicates Good CBD Tolerability In Dogs
A recently completed study submitted for peer review has provided some encouraging results regarding the impacts of long-term CBD use in dogs.With the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for pets on the rise where it is legally permitted, there are still questions that need to be answered concerning its safety...
Fresher Strawberries Longer Courtesy Of CBD
A new study confirms previous research indicating the shelf life of strawberries can be extended by coating them in small amounts of cannabidiol.Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid known to have among its attributes antioxidant and antibacterial potential. Cannabidiol already appears in a number of foods as a...
Czechia CBD Ban Plan Backflip
Plans to ban cannabidiol (CBD) in foods in the Czech Republic have come to a screeching halt, a move no doubt welcomed by many.We reported earlier this month that Czechia's State Agricultural and Food Inspection (SZPI) was preparing to prohibit marketing of foods containing CBD along with other cannabinoids...
