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Nonprofit Spends $9,379 to Fill Federal Hemp Nutrition Data Gap

Food First Initiative spent $9,379 on lab testing to create nutritional data for whole hemp biomass—work the USDA hasn't done six years after hemp legalization.

May 17, 2026

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UC Riverside Study Links Cannabis Oil to Weight Loss in Obese Mice

UC Riverside researchers found that concentrated cannabis oil led to weight loss and improved metabolic function in obese mice, adding to evidence of cannabinoids' potential metabolic effects.

May 16, 2026

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1994 Study Found Cannabis Use Improved Infant Outcomes. No One Followed Up.

A 1994 study found Jamaican infants exposed to cannabis in utero performed better developmentally, but the research never received follow-up funding or replication attempts despite being peer-reviewed.

May 10, 2026

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Minor Cannabinoids Boost Silver's Antibacterial Power 64-Fold

Research published by Oxford University Press shows cannabinoids CBC and CBG amplify silver's antibacterial power 64-fold against drug-resistant bacteria, offering potential solutions as Big Pharma abandons antimicrobial development.

May 1, 2026

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Neuroscientist Maps 10,000 Years of Cannabis Medicine Lost to Prohibition

A neuroscientist's historical analysis reveals how cannabis served medicinal purposes for 10,000 years before prohibition erased millennia of knowledge that modern researchers are only now beginning to recover.

Apr 22, 2026

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Psilocybin Outperforms Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation

Johns Hopkins research published in an AMA journal shows psilocybin plus therapy achieves higher smoking cessation rates than nicotine patches, adding clinical evidence for psychedelic treatments.

Mar 11, 2026

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New Research Examines Cannabis Effects on Male Fertility

New research examines how THC affects male fertility, revealing measurable impacts on sperm quality that most men never discuss with their doctors despite cannabis legalization expanding nationwide.

Mar 8, 2026

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High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Psychosis as Industry Faces Scrutiny

New research links high-potency cannabis to increased psychosis rates, forcing the legal cannabis industry to reckon with public health concerns as THC concentrations in products far exceed historical levels.

Feb 23, 2026

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Study of 400,000+ Teens Links Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

New JAMA study tracking 400,000+ adolescents finds those who used cannabis as teens showed higher rates of psychosis, depression, and anxiety in adulthood, raising questions for regulators and industry.

Feb 23, 2026

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Cannabis Industry Explores Mental Health Applications Amid Burnout Crisis

Cannabis wellness sector examines mental health applications as companies market products for emotional regulation amid growing consumer demand for stress relief.

Feb 16, 2026

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California Funds $3M Study to Define 'Cannabis-Derived' Flavors in Vapes

California has allocated $3 million to develop testing methods that can distinguish cannabis-derived terpenes from synthetic or botanical additives in vape products, potentially reshaping how the state enforces its ban on non-cannabis flavoring agents.

Feb 3, 2026

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Canadian Study Ranks Cannabis Less Harmful Than Alcohol, Tobacco

Canadian researchers found cannabis poses less harm than alcohol and tobacco, reinforcing decades of similar findings that contrast with federal scheduling policies.

Jan 30, 2026

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Medical Review Highlights Research Gaps, Not Cannabis Dangers

A medical review calling for better cannabis research methodology was mischaracterized as a health warning by mainstream outlets, highlighting ongoing challenges in accurate science communication.

Jan 18, 2026

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Exploring Hemp Oil's Potential in Combatting Hair Loss

New research examines hemp oil's potential as a treatment for hair loss, offering hope for natural solutions in personal care.

Jan 8, 2026

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AOAC INTERNATIONAL Elevates Cannabis Testing Standards

AOAC INTERNATIONAL advances its Cannabis/Hemp PT Program to enhance testing standards, critical for product safety and industry credibility.

Jan 8, 2026

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