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Weed workers will outnumber computer programmers by end of 2020, study

August 3, 2020 at 3:49 p.m.

If you're looking for work amid the pandemic and live in a legal state, the cannabis industry is hiring. New data published in the 2020 edition of the annual Marijuana...

Just like the makers of any health products that are not regulated by the FDA, CBD product sellers are not allowed to make outrageous claims that so-and-so product will cure your health problem. Be on the lookout for language that might just be a scam.

Research finds CBD effective at treating cannabis use disorder

July 31, 2020 at 2:41 p.m.

Cannabis affects everyone differently and can create deleterious effects for some individuals. One recent study indicates 30% of marijuana consumers have some degree of cannabis use disorder. These disorders are...

In 1996, marijuana legislation took a major step forward thanks to California. The Golden State became the first in the union to legalize medical marijuana via the Compassionate Use Act.

Here’s how millennials and boomers differ on marijuana use

July 31, 2020 at 2:17 p.m.

Baby boomers and millennials can't agree on anything: the economy, social values, and smoking cannabis. Not whether or not they should consume the plant — boomers now smoke more cannabis...

Cannabis cravings: A new study addresses why it happens

July 29, 2020 at 5:12 p.m.

We now have a better understanding of why cannabis users crave the herb — and it has a lot to do with brain connectivity. Published in the journal of Human...

Plants have thousands of compounds that affect their shape and color.

Why does marijuana have different colors?

July 28, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

While the marijuana plant is typically green, different chemicals in them can make it look purple, yellow or even red. Once you start to get involved with marijuana, you start...

The increase in edible consumption sparked by the pandemic could have a hundred different explanations.

Weed edibles have sold really well during the pandemic

July 28, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

The communal experience of cannabis, something that has always been closely linked to joints and vapes, has now been put on an indefinite pause. Edibles to the rescue! Predictions about...

Which to choose: Pure CBD extracts or cannabis-derived CBD with some THC?

July 27, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

Ever since the 2018 Farm Bill passed in the U.S., CBD has been a hot topic, to say the least. The legislation, which effectively legalizes industrial hemp, significantly opened the...

How long does CBD stay in your body?

July 24, 2020 at 11:55 a.m.

Most Americans know at least a little about CBD, with 85% telling Quartz that they are familiar with the product. About 20% of those who know what it is have...

The addition of CBD might help in managing bacteria growth and providing more expansive protection, even if there's no way of gauging its level of effect without more scientific research.

What you should know about CBD hand sanitizer

July 23, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.

Hand sanitizers are the latest products to take advantage of CBD's popularity. But does the compound offer any benefits? Hand sanitizer has always been pretty convenient. This year, however, these...

If you're able to work from home and don't have to commute or go into work for the time being, it's a fantastic opportunity for you to finally start eating breakfast. In fact, research shows that breakfast can provide a mental boost. While the coffee is brewing, scramble some fluffy eggs and grab a slice of toast for a healthy start to the day.

Mister Manners: ‘I feel a sneeze coming on in my mask’

July 22, 2020 at 12:32 p.m.

GESUNDHEIT Q: I've occasionally found myself in public (where I always wear a face mask) and needing to sneeze. What's the etiquette for how to do so when I have...

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