Medicine

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a mother enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program per a doctor’s recommendation cannot be charged with neglect if their newborn baby tests positive for cannabis.

South Dakota started approving medical cannabis patient and physician applications but at a rate that could make it difficult for patients to connect with doctors registered for the program.

Cyo Nystrom is the CEO and co-founder of Quim, a THC and CBD self-care line for humans with vaginas and people who love them.

Lolita Korneagay is the nurse-turned-entrepreneur behind Cansoom, which offers cannabis-focused continuing education for medical professionals and more.

Two companies have accused the DEA of delaying the application process for bulk cannabis manufacturing in the production of cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals.

Terminally ill patients in California are now allowed to receive medical cannabis treatments while in the hospital under a new law starting this year.

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

Medical cannabis company Cannabit-Tikun Olam is partnering with pharmaceutical firm Teva Israel to produce cannabis products for international distribution.

Pfizer is making its move into the cannabis space with the acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a $6 billion, all-cash deal.

A recent study found that the incidence of epileptic seizures in children decreased an average of 86% when treated with whole-plant cannabis.

A recent survey found 65% of patients were able to reduce or eliminate taking at least one prescription medication after obtaining their medical cannabis registration.

Pennsylvania-based research firm Affinity Bio Partners is investigating the potential efficacy of cannabis for diabetic nerve pain.

Colombia’s President Ivan Duque last week signed a decree lifting the ban on dried cannabis flower exports and expanding the sale of medical cannabis products.

Trulieve GA Inc. and Biomedical Sciences LLC were awarded the two Class 1 licenses to produce low-THC medical cannabis oil for Georgia’s medical cannabis program.

Police in Cork, Ireland have removed six cannabis plants that were placed outside of the City Hall by a pro-cannabis activist to draw attention to a cannabis patient who moved to Spain for access to medical cannabis.

Georgia has selected six companies to produce and distribute low-THC cannabis oil, a crucial step toward a product pipeline for the state’s medical cannabis patients.

A Utah medical cannabis company whose license application was denied has filed suit against state officials and companies that did receive a license claiming “corruption” in the licensing process.

A new study suggests that cannabis was first domesticated in East Asia during the Neolithic Era and was a multipurpose crop.

The University of Maryland in May graduated its first class enrolled in its master’s program for medical marijuana studies.

A medical cannabis patient is suing Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) over the medical cannabis reform package signed by the governor last month.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has signed a law allowing medical cannabis recommendations to be made via telehealth services.

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners is warning residents to not use businesses claiming to offer pre-approval and pre-registration for medical cannabis cards as no doctors are authorized at this time.

Yale University researchers found that a single dose of psilocybin increases the growth of neural connections which are reduced by chronic stress and depression.

Medical cannabis sales in Missouri reached a new record in June at nearly $16.4 million.