marijuana

CBD vs THC: Which Is the Superior Cannabinoid?

CBD vs THC: Which Is the Superior Cannabinoid?

CBD, a relatively new player in the wellness market, is a cannabinoid that has generated considerable buzz. But this newfound interest has yet to surpass the popularity of another cannabis compound, THC. These two phytocannabinoids are different, yet there’s still plenty of people who mistake one for the other. Here, we will compare and contrast […]

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    Vaping Lung Damage Compared to Chemical Weapon Burns in New Study

    Vaping Lung Damage Compared to Chemical Weapon Burns in New Study

    People who develop respiratory illnesses after using e-cigarettes to vape nicotine and marijuana are showing symptoms akin to chemical burns in their lungs, according to new research by Mayo Clinic doctors. The illness is causing lung damage that resembles injuries from chemical weapons used in World War I such as mustard gas and those found […]

    Trump Calls for Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

    Trump Calls for Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

    The Trump administration will ban flavored e-cigarettes. It comes in response to a surge in youth vaping and health concerns following a handful of mysterious deaths and hundreds of lung illnesses linked to the product. The U.S. federal government plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes amid rising concern over youth vaping and lung illness and deaths […]

    The Nation’s First Hemp Seed Bank Will Be in New York

    The Nation’s First Hemp Seed Bank Will Be in New York

    By Dan Nosowitz With industrial hemp becoming federally legal thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, research has had to work hard to catch up after decades of prohibition. A vital part of creating a thorough picture of any crop is research institutions. Industrial hemp, not having been federally legal, had only scattered, minor ones — […]

    Marijuana Is More Than Just THC: A Look at the Untapped Healing Compounds

    Marijuana Is More Than Just THC: A Look at the Untapped Healing Compounds

    By James David Adams Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states as of November 2018. Yet the federal government still insists marijuana has no legal use and is easy to abuse. In the meantime, medical marijuana dispensaries have an increasing array of products available for pain, anxiety, sex and more. The glass counters and their […]

    Cannabidiol: Rising Star or Popular F​ad?

    Cannabidiol: Rising Star or Popular F​ad?

    By Jenny Wilkerson and Lance McMahon Cannabidiol or CBD, has become a household name. On many social media sites, people suggest “but have you tried CBD oil?” on posts pertaining to any health-related issue. CBD, a minor constituent of marijuana, is widely touted as nature’s miracle by CBD enthusiasts. It does not get people high, […]

    With Marijuana Legalization Comes Marijuana Recalls

    With Marijuana Legalization Comes Marijuana Recalls

    By Dan Nosowitz Marijuana regulation is well behind its legalization; there isn’t really any alternative, given that research and consumer desires will shape what we know and want from the crop. But we’ve got a couple of new recalls, so it’s worth looking into the recall history of cannabis products in North America. In Michigan, […]