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Synthetic cannabinoids linked to increased hospitalizations and deaths in older adults with COPD

A study out of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has found prescription synthetic cannabinoids are linked to a…

News October 26
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Recreational cannabis brand and product expansion slow in US markets

Marijuana companies are slowing the rollout of new brands and products in what might be the latest sign…

News October 20
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Marijuana packaging challenge: Create childproof designs that seniors can open

It’s tricky to develop attractive cannabis packaging that will keep children from opening it while still enabling seniors…

News October 18
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Week in Review: California cannabis designations, Supreme Court loss, union victories & more

A new state law lets California's outdoor marijuana growers claim a wine-like "appellation of origin" for their sun-and-soil-grown…

News October 17
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New $102 million equity fund targets ancillary cannabis businesses

Pennsylvania-based Intrinsic Capital Partners said it raised $102 million in a fund that will invest in science and…

News October 16
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Pabst’s entry into cannabis-infused drinks might untap interest in the category

The appearance of Pabst Blue Ribbon's iconic blue logo on cannabis-infused beverage packaging might be a sign that…

News October 13
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Montreal biotech company announces first sale of biosynthetic CBD

Following up on encouraging news in August from Willow Biosciences about its large production runs of biosynthetic cannabigerol…

News October 12
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Children with prenatal cannabis exposure could face mental health risks

Recent recommendations by the Surgeon General of the United States that clinicians and dispensaries discourage pregnant women from…

News October 12
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Sanobiotec produces pure, stable synthetic THCV

Contributing to a growing list of synthetically produced cannabis compounds, Sanobiotec announced the synthesis of pure and stable…

News October 12
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Colorado marijuana rules will require testing of vapor, not just oil

Colorado regulators adopted new rules for testing cannabis vapor that could have an impact on ensuring consumer safety…

News October 12
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