The Ohio Medical Marijuana Board has decided not to advance a petition to add Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD), also known as female orgasmic difficulty, to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. The board’s decision cited the belief that many patients suffering from FOD could already access medical cannabis through other approved conditions, […]
Recent research published in the journal Pharmaceuticals has highlighted the promising potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as an active ingredient in skin care products. According to the study, CBD possesses anti-aging and antioxidant properties and may accelerate the healing of wounds, making it a valuable addition to a range of topical products. The study, conducted by
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Illinois cannabis dispensaries recorded over $2 billion in sales in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth, according to data from the Illinois Department of Revenue. The total includes $1.722 billion in adult-use sales and more than $285 million in medical cannabis sales. The state collected over $490 million in cannabis tax revenue,
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River Valley Growers, a cannabis cultivation company in Western Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against neighboring produce farm Nourse Farms, alleging pesticide contamination that destroyed its crops and land, The Boston Globe reports. The lawsuit—believed to be the first of its kind in the cannabis industry—seeks damages totaling $17 million. According to the complaint, pesticides
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A recent industry-backed survey reveals that 16% of U.S. adults use cannabis to aid sleep, making it a more popular choice than prescription sleep aids (12%) and alcohol (11%). However, it remains less common than supplements (26%) and over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids (19%). Conducted by The Harris Poll for Green Thumb Industries, the survey highlights
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Ukraine has officially registered its first medical cannabis product, with oral cannabis drops developed in Spain expected to be available in pharmacies early this year. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanyshyna and the Patients of Ukraine Charitable Foundation on Wednesday. This development comes a year after
Researchers in Toronto are delving deeper into how cannabis enhances users’ musical experiences with a new study set to run through early 2025. Building on their 2023 findings that marijuana boosts enjoyment of music, the team has partnered with Club Lit, a downtown cannabis consumption lounge, to survey consumers in a real-world setting. The goal
Health officials in France have announced an extension of the country’s experimental medical cannabis program until July 31, 2025. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, the program, which began in March 2021, has been extended in order to further study the effects of medical cannabis on patients suffering from chronic diseases. The initial
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The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research has been awarded a $686,376 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to explore the therapeutic benefits of medical use and investigate potential side effects and health risks. Led by Tammy Chung, a psychiatry professor at Rutgers Health, the research aims to
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In a significant move for medical cannabis research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a clinical trial to explore the potential benefits of smoking or vaping cannabis products to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans. The study, which aims to provide vital insights into how cannabis can help manage PTSD symptoms,
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