Cannabis Researcher Gains $3.9m Federal Grant

A researcher at UCLA has received a $3.9 million federal grant to study whether cannabis can be used to replace opioids for pain management. Ziva Cooper, res... Read More»

Cannabis Found to Combat Deadly Superbug

A chemical compound found in cannabis could save thousands of lives by destroying the feared MRSA superbug, according to Canadian researchers. The disease is... Read More»

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Marijuana Use Spikes Among Senior Citizens

Marijuana use among American senior citizens increased 75% between 2015 and 2018, according to research published by New York University this week. The resea... Read More»

New Cannabis Compound Could Be 33 Times More Potent Than THC

Italian scientists claim to have discovered a cannabis compound that could be up to 33 times more potent than THC. The new compound is called THCP, short for... Read More»

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Congressional Lawmakers Urge Attorney General to Improve Marijuana Research

A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers has been sent to Attorney General William Barr to implore him to grant researchers better access to marijuana. ... Read More»

Cannabis Significantly Reduces Headache Severity

Cannabis consumption can cut the severity of headaches in half, according to new research from the University of Washington. The study led by assistant profe... Read More»

Medical Cannabis Trial Will Target 20,000 British Patients

A clinical trial backed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists will see up to 20,000 British patients given medical cannabis over the next two years. The UK g... Read More»

Parkinson’s UK Launches Major CBD Clinical Trial

Parkinson’s UK is teaming up with King’s College London for a £1.2 million ($1.5 billion) clinical trial to gauge the potential benefits of CBD. There are 14... Read More»

ATA Calls for Federal Restrictions on Marijuana Research to be Lifted

The American Trucking Associations has urged the federal government to lift restrictions on marijuana research in order to make the roads safer. The ATA has ... Read More»