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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to legalize adult-use marijuana through the state budget this session, but the novel coronavirus outbreak may force the issue on the back burner.

Coronavirus may derail New York marijuana legalization

March 24, 2020 at 1:39 p.m.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to legalize adult-use marijuana through the state budget this session, but the novel coronavirus outbreak may force the issue on the back burner. The...

Many users report positive and relaxed moods after consuming CBD, something that can help a lot when it comes to meditation.

5 Things you should know about CBD and meditation

March 23, 2020 at 4:19 p.m.

Some of the achiest people in the world are the ones interested in trying meditation, whether they're athletes, yoga instructors or people who work long and stressful hours. Logically, experts...

Is it okay to experiment with marijuana during self-quarantine?

March 19, 2020 at 3:02 p.m.

Marijuana can help manage anxiety and stress levels, but there are best practices you should use during the coronavirus outbreak. Americans suddenly find themselves with plenty of time on their...

Medical marijuana considered ‘essential good’ during quarantines

March 19, 2020 at 2:04 p.m.

Multiple state and local health departments announced medical marijuana was an essential good during "shelter-in-place" orders. Cities across the nation have announced "shelter-in-place" orders for residents to limit the spread...

Cannabinoids are immune-modulators, which means that they alter our immune system in different ways, but what does it really mean?

What does marijuana do to your immune system?

March 18, 2020 at 11:29 a.m.

Cannabis is a plant that can have myriad effects on our bodies, depending on our mood or the strain that's consumed. Cannabinoids are immune-modulators, meaning that they exert some kind...

Customers wait in line outside Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary to purchase recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cannabis shoppers line up for quarantine supplies

March 17, 2020 at 12:52 p.m.

As the coronavirus spreads across the U.S., dispensaries are seeing longer lines and bigger purchases from those stockpiling for self-quarantine. Facing calls to stay inside and avoid large groups, cannabis...

CBD is the most researched wellness trend on social media

March 17, 2020 at 12:33 p.m.

There are over 500,000 Google scholarly articles on CBD and millions of Instagram photos tagging the hyper-popular compound. Social media is a hot spot for wellness trends and recommendations. According...

This action by the House Veterans Affairs Committee represents the first cannabis-related markup of legislation on Capitol Hill this year.

Congress approves bills that will expand medical marijuana access for veterans

March 16, 2020 at 6:36 a.m.

The bills would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana prescriptions to patients while another would kickstart veteran-related cannabis research. A pair of key bills that could expand veterans' access...

As coronavirus causes respiratory illness, smoking and vaping could worsen symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Are smokers and vapers more at risk for coronavirus?

March 12, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

Following the initial E-cigarette or Vaping product use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) outbreak, which caused severe and possibly fatal lung infections in otherwise healthy individuals, vaping sales and use momentarily...

This is not the first time the Girl Scouts have gone to bat against a cannabis company, previously having clamped down on the use of the strain name "Girl Scout Cookies."

Girl Scouts allege misappropriation by cannabis edibles company

March 10, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

According to a recent article in Forbes, California cannabis-edibles company Kaneh Co. was promoting its cannabis-infused cookies as similar to several of the Girl Scouts' cookie brands. According to the...

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