The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has extended its medical cannabis program to include eligible patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).IBS is a  disorder characterised by abdominal discomfort or pain and erratic bowel movements, and its impact can be anywhere from inconvenient to debilitating....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly issued warning letters to six companies, alleging illegal marketing of copycat food products infused with Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC).Like Delta-9, Delta-8 THC, has psychoactive and intoxicating effects. Delta-8 occurs naturally in hemp, but only...

There has been widespread positive reporting on the potential for medical cannabis to substitute prescription opioids and other non-opioid pain treatments. But a recent study found state laws permitting medical cannabis have had no significant effect on the use of such treatments among patients with chronic non-cancer pain.The study...

Residents of Tennessee may be paying more for cannabidiol (CBD), delta 8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids after the introduction of a new tax.Effective July 1, 2023, Public Chapter 423 (2023) created a new 6% sales tax for the "privilege of engaging in the business of selling products...

The only licensed producer of CBD products in the British Isles is contemplating legal action against the UK and Jersey Governments following the limiting of export of Jersey Hemp's CBD Wellness products to the UK.The company has been cultivating hemp at its Warwick Farm base since 2019 to create...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled his strong support for legalizing medical cannabis in his country - and sooner rather than later.In his speech at the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament of Ukraine) last week,  President Zelenskyy stated best practices, the most effective policies and all...

Researchers at Northern Michigan University (NMU) are delving into a novel solution to the long-standing problem of soil contamination with PFAS: hemp.PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were put into wide use in the 1940s, taking advantage of their non-stick, greaseproof and flame retardant properties. But the sting in the...

Oklahoma's medical cannabis industry appears to be grappling with a significant overproduction issue, with diversion to illicit markets a major concern.A study conducted for the state's government by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting found the supply of regulated medical cannabis outpacing patient demand by a factor of 32.For every gram...

Results from a recent study suggest cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) show promise as therapeutics for individuals suffering from generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).Generalised Anxiety Disorder is a condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about various aspects of life, even when there may be little or no apparent...

Australia's Bod Science Limited (ASX:BOD) has announced a significant medicinal cannabis collaboration with Antah Group, one of Malaysia's largest investment holding companies.Malaysia is well-known for its tough stance on marijuana and those found guilty of trafficking more than 200 grams of cannabis can face a death sentence. Attitudes are...