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Marijuana study: THC could have more medical value than CBD

August 20, 2019 at 1:51 p.m.

Often in the media, general conversations about marijuana's medicinal benefits reduce the plant's 100-plus cannabinoids to a focus of one — cannabidiol, or CBD, as it's commonly referred. CBD is...

Will testing potential employees for marijuana become a thing of the past?

August 15, 2019 at 2:17 p.m.

In a historic move, Nevada employers will no longer be able to deny jobs to candidates that test positive for marijuana drug tests. The measure goes into full effect starting...

Weed and infertility: Should men worry about their marijuana consumption?

August 13, 2019 at 11:46 a.m.

Fair warning to men in relationships eager to conceive with their partner: Smoking cannabis could have an adverse effect on your reproductive health. While the conclusions are far from definitive,...

Want to survive a heart attack? Use cannabis, say researchers

August 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Last year, after filming his new comedy special "Silent But Deadly", Kevin Smith suffered a major heart attack. He stayed calm and cool under the circumstance because he was...well, Kevin...

NBA commissioner on basketball players using marijuana: ‘It’s a complicated issue’

August 8, 2019 at 11:28 a.m.

Thanks in part to the NFL's announcement it would study cannabis as a pain management tool, the intersection of marijuana and professional sports has entered the mainstream as of late....

Here’s why you need to be careful if you’re investing in marijuana

August 7, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

This summer hasn't exactly been sunshine and clear skies for the cannabis industry. Scandals have rocked the buoyant attitudes surrounding the once ascendant industry. As CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim...

Texas police won’t arrest low-level marijuana cases, against governor’s wishes

August 7, 2019 at 12:14 p.m.

In its 2019 legislative session, Texas expanded medical marijuana access, lowered marijuana possession penalties, and legalized hemp. Individually, these acts would be seen as wins by cannabis advocates and Texans...

Antioxidants In Soybeans May Protect Against Marijuana-Related Heart Damage

August 6, 2019 at 12:08 p.m.

Previous research has indicated those already predisposed to cardiovascular disease increase their risk of a heart attack when smoking cannabis. Though cannabis is associated with sedative effects, it actually increases...

What we learned about marijuana reform from the presidential debates

August 5, 2019 at 11:24 a.m.

Sen. Cory Booker was "absolutely disappointed" cannabis reform wasn't discussed at the first Democratic debates. But Booker and cannabis advocates got their money's worth Wednesday, as marijuana reform was center...

These Oklahoma marijuana dispensaries are suing Facebook

August 2, 2019 at 1:35 p.m.

Facebook can't decide if it loves or loathes cannabis. Around this time last year, reports indicated Facebook was "shadow-banning" companies associated with legal cannabis sales and advocacy. Facebook admitted it...

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