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Exploring the Effects and Benefits of Hemp-Derived Delta 9 Edibles
Imagine finding a natural way to relax after a long day, reduce stress, and support overall wellness-without harsh side effects. That’s the promise of hemp-derived Delta 9 edibles. Many people are curious about these products but feel uncertain...

How to Find the Best THC Gummies For Cannabis Newcomers
Over the last decade, the self-care industry has been re-centered and specialized to consider alternative offerings (often herbal) of wellness. Some individuals may have the time and resources to consult with licensed therapists or maintain gym...

Wisconsin crops look good, despite weed and disease challenges
News Wisconsin crops look good, despite weed and disease challenges Wisconsin crops continue to look good, despite battles with weeds and diseases. Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President says he and his neighbors have been focused on...

Legal cannabis added $16B to Canada’s GDP in 2024, Organigram Global report finds
Sept. 2, 2025, Canada — Organigram Global Inc., Canada’s largest cannabis company by market share, has released, “High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada’s Cannabis Industry,” a national report done in partnership with the...

New Texas Medical Marijuana Laws
Texas just took a big step forward in medical marijuana access. As of today, a new law expanding the state’s Compassionate Use Program is officially in effect, opening the door for more residents to legally seek relief with cannabis. Who Qualifies...

Scientists Invent Patch That Makes Pimples 'Disappear' Pain-Free
Pimple patches seem to be soaring in popularity—and a newly invented type that makes zits disappear without pain or irrtitation in mere days could soon be all the rage. Researchers have created a two-stage pimple patch set with an array of tiny...

Natural Products From Traditional Chinese Medicine: Potential Therapeutic Agents in Cancer Therapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Introduction Cancer is a significant threat to human health and survival. With recent advancements in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, cancer is increasingly managed as a chronic condition.1 However, this progress has also brought the...

'I did not miss a beat'; Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announces prostate cancer diagnosis
'I did not miss a beat'; Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announces prostate cancer diagnosis Savannah Mayor Van Johnson says he’s been treated for prostate cancer again, five years after his first diagnosis in 2020 THOSE IMPROVEMENTS AND, GO HAVE A...

USDA undervalues hemp crop values, analysis says (Newsletter: September 2, 2025)
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Congressional Committee Directs Federal Agencies To Study State Marijuana Laws
A key congressional committee is set this week to take up a spending bill that includes a report directing federal agencies to assess the “adequacy” of state-level marijuana regulatory models. The House Appropriations Committee will mark up the...

Cannabis company opens massive Tempe weed kitchen
Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates $50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD. Arizona...

Study Finds Cannabis Improves Sleep Where Other Drugs Fail
Insomnia patients taking cannabis-based medical products reported better quality sleep after up to 18 months of treatment, according to a study published August 27 in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health by Arushika Aggarwal from Imperial...

CBD Treatment Alternatives for Our Pets
By Steph Selice Recently I talked with Steven Fiore, MD, of CannabisMD TeleMed about cannabidiol (CBD) products for pets. Dr. Fiore, a Virginia orthopedist specializing in medical marijuana for humans, is often asked how CBD could benefit pets. He...

Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
PUBLISHED : 1 Sep 2025 at 16:16 Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday....
Organigram Global Releases Landmark Report: Legal Cannabis Added $16B to Canada’s GDP in 2024
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 2, 2025-- Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), Canada’s largest cannabis company by market share, today released "High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada's Cannabis Industry," a...

How to Use CBD Oil for Erectile Dysfunction
Mumbai, 2nd September 2025: Erectile dysfunction is more common than many people realize, and it affects men of all ages. While it is often associated with aging, the truth is that stress, anxiety, lifestyle factors, and certain health conditions...

Texas expands medical marijuana access under new law
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A new law expanding Texas's Compassionate Use Program took effect today, allowing more residents to access medical marijuana. The expansion, under House Bill 46, now includes individuals with chronic pain, traumatic...

Potent Cannabis Linked to Psychosis
A systematic review analyzed associations of high-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products with mental health outcomes. The review found that high-concentration THC products are associated with unfavorable mental health...

Thailand’s new cannabis rules fuel black market, but some support crackdown
BANGKOK: Since Thailand changed its laws on Jun 25 mandating cannabis be sold only for medical purposes, businesses say customers have turned to underground channels, causing sales at many of the country’s 18,000 licensed stores to plunge by up to...

Harris Tweed responds to PETA’s calls to switch wool for hemp
2nd September 2025 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Harris Tweed, the wool clothing manufacturer, has responded to PETA’s calls for the brand to replace sheep’s fleece with plant-based alternatives such as hemp — and even rebrand itself as ‘Harris...