Marijuana

Nicholas Hohns shows off a tray of strawberry-lemon CBD gummies at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

By Gene Johnson

October 3, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

The ban “threatens to reduce retail revenues by $28.3 billion, displacing 225,000 jobs and reducing...

A pedestrian crosses East Ontario Street at North Fairbanks Court in Chicago in 2018. The building at left contains 620 N. Fairbanks Ct., where cannabis store Guaranteed Dispensary opened late in 2025. (Jośe M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Judge upholds permit for controversial cannabis shop in Streeterville

By Robert McCoppin

September 10, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A judge upheld Chicago's permit for a controversial cannabis store in Streeterville, despite new evidence...

A Chicago resident shows a marijuana plant growing outdoors at her home garden on Aug. 19, 2026. The resident, who has a medical cannabis card, is currently growing four plants in her backyard to cultivate for personal use. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoors

By Robert McCoppin

August 20, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors.

Researchers in Alberta conducted a study using artificial 3D models of oral, airway and intestinal tissue.

Canadian study finds that enzymes in cannabis could treat COVID-19

By Atlanta Journal-Constitution

May 20, 2020 at 11:23 a.m.

Researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Canada recently released results from a study that...

Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture recalled because of high levels of lead

By Deb Kiner

May 20, 2020 at 11:21 a.m.

Summitt Labs is voluntarily recalling Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture because it contains a...

Are marijuana stocks on the rise once again?

By Brendan Bures

May 20, 2020 at 11:20 a.m.

Marijuana stocks did not have a good 2019. The global cannabis stock index has steadily...

Here’s what pregnant and breastfeeding women need to know about CBD

By Fresh Toast

May 19, 2020 at 10:57 a.m.

The general consensus is that using cannabis during pregnancy or while breastfeeding could be dangerous...

Over-the-counter meds can lead to grogginess, headaches, and possibly heart palpitations. But a sleepy alternative may be found in cannabidiol (CBD).

How to use CBD for a better night’s sleep

By Fresh Toast

May 19, 2020 at 10:56 a.m.

Sleep is precious and we need it more than we may realize. Living in a...

Gene Ray is the vice president of laboratory operations at Garden Remedies. Here, he looks at flower growing inside the company's Fitchburg cultivation facility.

‘We’ll prove that we are essential’: Massachusetts recreational marijuana allowed to offer curbside on May 25

By MassLive.com

May 19, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.

CommCan Inc. lost about $2 million in roughly two months. NETA saw sales drop by...

Researchers say this is the optimal age for using marijuana

By Brendan Bures

May 18, 2020 at 2:50 p.m.

Determining the legal age to allow consumption of various vices is a matter that's hardly...

CBD is a complex compound that affects physical and emotional ailments. Although a lot remains unknown, here's what experts believe.

This is what happens to your body when you consume CBD

By Fresh Toast

May 18, 2020 at 2:48 p.m.

Though it's still a fledgling industry, CBD is booming. Despite the compound's popularity, the product...

The most important do’s and don’ts when first using CBD

By Fresh Toast

May 18, 2020 at 2:46 p.m.

Incorporating CBD into your life is pretty simple. The compound has plenty of relaxing benefits...

Why that CBD oil you just bought might be fake

By Fresh Toast

May 14, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.

It seems everywhere we turn these days there is a big, flashing sign that reads...