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Key Takeaways Cannabis use dates back at least 2,800 years: New archaeological findings suggest people may have been consuming cannabis for its psychoactive effects nearly three millennia ago. Researchers discovered more than 1,000 cannabis seeds: They found the seeds inside an ancient Scythian burial mound in southern Siberia. Scientists found cannabinoid signals in human hair:…
Key Takeaways A packaged eighth of cannabis flower averaged $12.74 in Oregon and $29.54 in Ohio in September 2026. The comparison covers 12 US states, with prices measured after discounts and before taxes. Ohio’s average was about 2.3 times Oregon’s for the same 3.5-gram package size. Supply, competition and the way each state’s legal market…
Key Takeaways A cannabis recall in Ontario affects one lot of OVERTIME Punch Out dried flower. The packaging reversed the total THC and CBD figures, making high-THC flower appear CBD-dominant. The affected product is the 3.5-gram package bearing lot number 11185. No complaints or adverse reactions had been reported as of the October 21 recall…
Key Takeaways Wisconsin police used Flock cameras to examine a man’s travel history between Wisconsin and Michigan. Court records referenced his frequent trips to Michigan, which authorities characterized as a source state for cannabis because recreational cannabis is legal there. The man also had an outstanding felony warrant, an important detail surrounding the initial police…
Key Takeaways 21.4 million Americans used cannabis daily or near-daily in 2025, according to federal survey data. Daily cannabis use has now surpassed both daily cigarette smoking at 19.9 million and daily alcohol consumption at 17.2 million. The number of daily or near-daily cannabis consumers increased approximately 21% between 2022 and 2025. Adults, particularly those…
Key Takeaways Texas has begun enforcing a sweeping ban on many hemp-derived THC products following a Texas Supreme Court ruling. Delta-8, Delta-10, THCP, THCA flower, and several other hemp-derived cannabinoids are now classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Texas law. Hemp industry groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the new rules….
Key Takeaways Researchers found four cannabis terpenes significantly reduced chronic pain in animal models. Unlike THC, terpenes do not produce intoxicating effects. The strongest pain-relieving terpene in the study was geraniol. Scientists believe terpenes may become a new class of non-opioid pain medications. Human clinical trials are still needed before terpenes can be recommended as…
Key Takeaways Researchers are increasingly finding that cannabis may affect older adults differently than younger users. A Salk Institute study found that CBN, a cannabinoid found in cannabis, protected aging brain cells from damage. Recent research involving more than 26,000 adults linked cannabis use in older adults to larger brain volume and better cognitive performance….
Key Takeaways The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Texas marijuana user who challenged a federal firearm ban. The Court found that the government failed to prove that the individual posed a danger sufficient to justify depriving him of his Second Amendment rights. The ruling does not completely strike down the federal…
Key Takeaways Czech scientists are developing a potential blood plasma substitute using edestin, a protein naturally found in hemp seeds. The research aims to help address global shortages of human blood plasma used in hospitals and emergency medicine. A hemp-derived plasma alternative could potentially be produced at scale without relying on human donors. The project…
Key Takeaways A new Swiss study found that cannabis users had approximately 23% higher testosterone levels than non-users. Researchers analyzed dozens of hormones in young men and found no evidence that cannabis lowers testosterone. The findings challenge a belief that has existed for decades. The study does not prove that cannabis directly increases testosterone. Scientists…
Key Takeaways Paramount’s marketing for Scary Movie 6 just dropped one of the wildest “popcorn bucket” concepts yet. The viral teaser shows a giant bong-shaped popcorn bucket branded with the Scary Movie logo. Fans online are debating whether the bucket is real, a joke, or a limited promo item. The new Scary Movie film reunites…
Key Takeaways Older adults are now one of the fastest-growing groups of cannabis consumers in the United States. A new study found that many seniors are using cannabis edibles for pain, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products instead of THC-only or CBD-only options. Many older consumers are making cannabis decisions…
Key Takeaways A new Nature Communications study found measurable brain changes weeks after a single 25mg psilocybin session Researchers observed altered brain connectivity, increased brain entropy, and changes in white matter imaging markers Participants also reported improvements in emotional well-being and psychological insight Scientists say the findings are promising but still preliminary due to the…
Key Takeaways 22 monks arrested at Sri Lanka’s main airport Around 110 kg of cannabis seized Drugs hidden in specially modified luggage The group had returned from Thailand One of the largest cannabis busts at the airport A group of 22 Buddhist monks has been arrested in Sri Lanka after authorities discovered a massive cannabis…
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