Cannabis In Science & Health

A recent Gallup poll reveals that 15% of Americans report currently smoking cannabis, a steady increase from the 14% average recorded between 2021 and 2022. Released on November 1, 2024, this data reflects a gradual rise in cannabis use across the U.S., although overall support for legalization saw a slight dip, moving from 70% last […]

A recent study published in the journal Insects found that hemp-derived CBD effectively killed both species of yellow fever mosquito in their larval stage, including one strain that had developed resistance to conventional insecticides. Researchers from The Ohio State University used air-dried hemp leaves, pulverized into a fine powder and soaked in methanol to reach

A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research highlights that government sources are the least likely resource utilized by individuals seeking information about cannabis, with only 4.7% of respondents indicating they relied on these channels. The survey included 1,161 participants, of whom 27% reported consuming cannabis in the past year. The findings show

A recent scientific review published in the journal Pharmaceutics indicates that cannabis oil may play a significant role in promoting the healing of skin wounds. The report, authored by researchers from universities in India and Thailand, explores the oil’s ability to reduce harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) that contribute to tissue damage during the healing

A federal government agency has released a series of scientific reports examining the relationship between cancer patients and cannabis, aiming to address key questions about sourcing, costs, behavioral patterns, and patient-provider communication regarding cannabis use. Featured in a special issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute’s JNCI Monographs, the package includes 14 articles

The Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University has been awarded $5.5 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service to fund groundbreaking research into hemp-based foods, beverages, and industrial uses, according to the Hemp Gazette. The grant aims to develop hemp varieties that can adapt to the unique growing conditions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can authorize tobacco products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS). However, despite hemp being federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, the FDA has yet to receive any applications for such products. Meanwhile, marijuana would remain banned as an additive in

A recent study conducted by Leafwell, published in the journal Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, suggests that the federal legalization of medical cannabis could lead to significant reductions in healthcare expenditures across the United States, potentially saving up to $29 billion per year. The study highlights that states with legal medical cannabis programs saw

A recent University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging revealed that 21% of respondents aged 50 and older reported using a form of cannabis with THC at least once in the past year. The poll also found that among those who used cannabis products, 12%—more than half—consumed them at least once a month. The