Using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests. The epigenome functions like a set of switches, activating or deactivating genes to change how our bodies function. "We observed associations between cumulative marijuana use and multiple epigenetic markers across time," explained epidemiologist Lifang Hou from Northwestern … [Read more...] about Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Finds
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The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Mike Tyson is dusting himself off from losing to Jake Paul during their Nov. 15 bout watched by millions on Netflix. The 58-year-old boxing legend is now turning his attention to his other ventures, namely his cannabis business, TYSON 2.0. Iron Mike will be making an appearance on Saturday at the MÜV dispensary in North Miami to celebrate the launch of such products as Mike … [Read more...] about The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
elcome to Entanglements. In this episode, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild ask: Is cannabis safe for people with severe mental health disorders? The emerging science that probes at this question has been particularly invoked amid legalization and decriminalization efforts. To dig in, our hosts invited two experts with differing opinions to share their points of view, in … [Read more...] about Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
Students learn about the dangers of cannabis
With the prevalence of college students smoking, it is important for students to be aware of the risks that come with taking a puff. Students were able to gain insight on the highs and lows of cannabis during an informative session held in Neff Hall. Hosted by resident advisers Nicholas Lastrina, Kisha Francois and Nicholas Bulat, the session featured discussions on the risks … [Read more...] about Students learn about the dangers of cannabis
Unregulated Texas hemp industry clashes with legislators, medical marijuana providers
An eclectic group packed a private room inside a tony downtown Austin steakhouse on a Friday evening in September.Burly and bearded, conservative and buttoned up, tattooed and pierced – roughly 60 representatives of the state’s multibillion-dollar consumable hemp sector gathered to figure out how to keep state lawmakers from eliminating their fast-growing industry.Why This … [Read more...] about Unregulated Texas hemp industry clashes with legislators, medical marijuana providers
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
More than a dozen lawmakers have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to take additional steps on cannabis decriminalization before his term expires in mid-January. The letter — which was endorsed by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), and others — lauded the … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
Czech General Practitioners To Prescribe Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain With Insurance Coverage Starting 2025
Starting April 2025, patients suffering from chronic pain will have greater access to medical marijuana, according to a new decree from the Ministry of Health. Under the expanded access, general practitioners (GPs) in the country will be allowed to prescribe medical marijuana to registered patients with chronic pain, writes Expats. Ministry spokesperson Ondřej Jakob confirmed … [Read more...] about Czech General Practitioners To Prescribe Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain With Insurance Coverage Starting 2025
Cannabis Sales Hit Record In October, Market Data Show
Retail cannabis sales in the United States hit a record in October, according to data from wholesale marketplace LeafLink. A report of national cannabis sales for the third quarter of 2024 showed that retail sales of regulated marijuana products fell 2.1% from the previous month but rose 6.2% from last year, reaching about $2.8 billion. Total retail sales for 2024 are expected … [Read more...] about Cannabis Sales Hit Record In October, Market Data Show
Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
Nebraska is officially the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis following a Nov. 26 court ruling—well, as long as no appeals are made. Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed prohibitionist John Kuehn’s legal challenge to a pair of complementary legalization initiatives that Nebraska voters passed with decisive supermajorities during the Nov. 5 … [Read more...] about Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
New Study Reveals Female Cannabis Consumer Motivations for 2025
LONDON – Cannabis marketers who see 50 percent of the population as a homogeneous customer base are destined to disappoint more than they satisfy, but that doesn’t mean they can ignore key motivational factors appealing to a wide swath of American cannabis consumers—the 50 percent who happen to be women. A new study conducted by market research and consumer data firm YouGov … [Read more...] about New Study Reveals Female Cannabis Consumer Motivations for 2025
