medical cannabis

Incannex Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ:IXHL), a cannabinoid and psychedelic medicine biotechnology company, announced Tuesday a significant financing agreement with Arena Investors, securing up to $60 million in funding. The deal includes $10 million in convertible notes and a $50 million equity line of...

Recent research from Northwell Health, published in late August in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, indicates that marijuana users may face better outcomes when battling COVID-19, including lower rates of severe infections and reduced likelihood of intubation or death. This promising...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis unveiled their latest initiative on Tuesday. Named the Wisconsin Wellness campaign, it is aimed squarely at the legalization of medical cannabis in the state. As the only state in the Upper Midwest...

Two initiatives, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Initiative and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Initiative have both surpassed the required 87,126 valid signatures to be considered for the November 2024 ballot. The Nebraska Secretary of State's office confirmed the 89,000...

The practice of “wake-and-bake,” consuming cannabis shortly after waking up, is gaining popularity among young adults, particularly as a method to manage social anxiety. This trend, addressed by Gary Wenk Ph.D. in a recent Psychology Today blog post, is sparking concern among experts....

As summer fades, many of us reflect on its swift passage. For me, the season was a mix of joy and ongoing tasks after a lengthy construction project at our beach house. Similarly, the cannabis and psychedelics industries are grappling with their own extended “construction” phases. They...

Scientists from the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn have unveiled promising evidence that low doses of THC, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, could reverse brain aging. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translation Science, the study, done in...

Could cannabis be part of the solution to the obesity crisis? A recent study has revealed a compelling link between cannabis use and lower Body Mass Index (BMI) in U.S. adults. Analyzing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2016 to 2022, the research shows that individuals...

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) recently signed into law a significant expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program, a move that broadens access to cannabis for patients with a wide range of conditions. This new legislation, HB 1278, marks a major shift from previous...

The use of cannabis, both for medical and recreational purposes, is rising across the United States. According to a study published by the University of Michigan (U-M), more than four million of these users are licensed medical cannabis patients, marking a six-fold increase since 2016. Chronic Pain...

A recent clinical trial has identified potential therapeutic benefits of cannabigerol (CBG), a cannabinoid that has not been as widely studied as THC or CBD. The study, conducted by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), indicates...

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) announced on Monday that Aphria RX GmbH has received a trading license in Germany. What Happened The new permit will allow the Canadian cannabis giant to sell and distribute a broad range of medical marijuana products to pharmacies, hospitals, and...

Pittsburgh’s City Council is considering a new bill to protect medical cannabis patients from employer drug testing in Pennsylvania. Introduced by City Councilor Barb Warwick, the bill would prohibit employers from requiring drug tests for cannabis if the individual has a medical prescription...

A new study by The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, backed by a £91,022 ($116,653) grant from the NHS Grampian Charity will examine whether prostate cancer patients’ diet containing particular types of fibers could result in slowing the growth or shrinking of tumors. The team...

Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) released its new scientific publication on Tuesday titled, “Medical Cannabis for Patients Over Age 50: A Multi-Site, Prospective Study of Patterns of Use and Health Outcomes.“ The new research builds on a...