Science & Research

A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes.

A study from the University of New Mexico found that individuals with THC in their system scored higher than non-users on moral decision-making, pro-social behaviors, and empathy.

A recent study into cannabis-related content on TikTok has found the plant to be portrayed positively, with humor/entertainment videos comprising the majority of the content.

According to research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, cannabis legalization in Washington state has not led to increases in the use of alcohol and cigarettes or abuse of pharmaceutical painkillers.

The National Institutes of Health has announced a notice of special interest for funding studies investigating the risk of cannabis treatments for cancer patients.

Consuming cannabis flower has been shown to improve symptoms of fatigue in 91% of study participants, according to new research by the University of New Mexico.

Maridose LLC, based in Florida, is close to obtaining DEA approval to cultivate cannabis for research purposes in Maine.

The majority of CBD products marketed for sleep are inaccurately labeled for CBD, CBN, or melatonin content, according to a recent study by Leafreport.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) signed legislation this week to create a cannabis research center at the University of Kentucky.

Legalizing adult-use cannabis lowers the demand for prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs, according to a recent study.

A recent study by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine found that feeding cattle CBDA-rich hemp decreased the animals’ stress hormone cortisol and inflammation biomarkers.

The U.S. House approved a bipartisan cannabis research bill this week that would expand research possibilities and let researchers study cannabis products acquired through state-legal markets.

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed hemp-based rebar for concrete construction projects that should both last longer and carry a smaller carbon footprint than steel rebar.

A recent poll found that less than half of U.S. parents know much about the use of CBD products with regard to children and most have never tried CBD themselves.

A recent survey found that cannabis consumers have more sex than non-consumers. Additionally, 65% of sexually active cannabis consumers agree that the plant enhances their sex life and helps them get in the mood for sex.

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that two in five drivers who reported using alcohol and cannabis in the past year drove under the influence.

A new study has found that at least half of participants who smoke cannabis had a significantly diminished ability to drive compared to subjects who smoked a placebo cigarette.

Flora Growth Corp. submitted an application to Colombian regulators for researching whether a cannabinoid-based product can help prevent COVID-19 infections.

The University of Mississippi launched the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education to conduct scientific research and aid in policymaking and legalization-related outreach.

According to a recent survey, respondents between the ages of 18 to 30 who use cannabis and alcohol have better sexual functions and orgasms than those that don’t consume either.

A new survey found 88.8% of patients with a skin condition would try a medical cannabis-based treatment.

Researchers at the University of Mississippi have been awarded $1.37 million to study if cannabis can help manage HIV-related pain in patients.

The biotech pharma firm ANANDA Scientific Inc. announced it has received FDA approval to study a CBD-based drug as a treatment for opioid-use disorder.

Groff North America Hemplex and BRC, two cannabis cultivation firms, have harvested federally sanctioned cannabis for research purposes, ending a 50-year monopoly by the University of Mississippi.