Researchers make concerning discovery in remote US lake: 'We were disappointed and astonished'

High in New York's Adirondack Mountains, scientists have detected microplastics in Lake Tear of the Clouds, the highest source of the Hudson River. Researchers say the pollution is likely coming from hikers themselves. What's happening? Citizen...

<![CDATA[How THC and CBD Affect Driving Performance: Research Studies Discussed in Healer Webinar]]>

Does cannabis impair driving performance? This month’s Healer webinar, hosted by hosted by Dustin Sulak, DO, included an analysis of three recently published studies on THC or CBD and the effects on simulated driving tests. Dr. Sulak noted that...

<![CDATA[Using Brain Stimulation to Curb Cannabis Overuse in Multiple Sclerosis]]>

As cannabis use continues to rise among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinicians are increasingly faced with the challenge of managing both its therapeutic and problematic effects. While many patients turn to cannabis to ease pain,...

Ocean City Police need volunteers to smoke cannabis for research

OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Police and Montgomery County Police are teaming up for a Cannabis Green Lab event. The department posted on social media the need for twelve to fourteen volunteers. All must be 21 years and older, and must be...

SCOTUS to consider if marijuana users can legally own guns, with high interest in Colorado

DENVER — Marijuana users and gun owners are not hard to find in Colorado. Now both communities are paying close attention to the U.S. Supreme Court, which announced Monday it will consider whether regular marijuana users can legally own guns....

North Mankato Council OKs second cannabis retail store

The Free Press NORTH MANKATO — When it came down to it, the approval of North Mankato’s second cannabis retail store was probably the least discussed item on Monday night’s city council agenda. Approved on a 5-0 vote was a conditional use permit...

Father and medical cannabis advocate hung up on during Gov. Pillen's monthly radio call

BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) — Dominic Gillen's son Will is 23-years-old and suffers roughly 75 or more seizures a day. He can't say 'mom' or 'dad' or communicate what may be bothering him in the moment. Gillen hopes medical marijuana will help Will's...

Detroit marijuana businessman selected for Trump's personal envoy to Iraq

President Donald Trump has selected Metro Detroit marijuana businessman Mark Savaya as his special envoy to Iraq. A special envoy can serve as the president's personal representative on a range of issues. Savaya is the owner of the Leaf and Bud...

Undisclosed plea deal reached in fatal hit-and-run in Butte, trial vacated

After more than two years of court hearings, filings and proceedings before three different judges, a woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run during Butte’s traditional July 3 fireworks mayhem won’t be going to trial. The case against 22-year-old...

Missouri marijuana dispensaries may get curbside pickup option

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri marijuana dispensaries may soon be allowed to offer curbside pickup service under a proposed amendment published by the state. The Department of Health and Senior Services has released a draft of the proposed...

Who’s Who with NTI: Neurotech Ieads the way in paediatric neurology treatments

In this latest episode of Stockhead’s Who’s Who on the ASX, host Tylah Tully spotlights Neurotech (ASX:NTI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cannabinoid-based therapies for paediatric neurological disorders....

Upcoming election could influence passage of recreational cannabis sales in Virginia

RICHMOND — Advocates, lobbyists, entrepreneurs and a forensic toxicologist offered their testimony to a joint commission earlier this month, on how and why Virginia needs to move forward with a retail cannabis market. The commission, composed of...

Crop Watch: How a new herbicide fits in weed control plans

The kind, dry autumn conditions continue with wheat drilling nearly complete in many areas. Favourable conditions have seen some fields after maize that were destined for spring barley to be drilled with wheat while north of the border, farmers...

Cannabis growers in New York highlight challenges, benefits of the crop

Marijuana growers in New York believe the crop can help diversify their farms, but are facing significant challenges in the market and navigating changing state regulations. Zach Sarkis is the director of operations at G-Flower, a small marijuana...

Cannabis Commonly Used as a Sleep Aid Among Young Adults

Nearly 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis to fall asleep, according to new findings in JAMA Pediatrics. The study of data from 1473 young adults aged between 19 and 30 years also found 7.2% of those surveyed reported drinking alcohol to induce...

1 in 5 young adults use weed or booze to fall asleep

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. More than 1 in 5 young adults reported using cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. According to new findings from the University of...

Evening Briefing: 1 convicted, 2 acquitted in Marcy COs trial, payroll lawsuit filed against RCSD in Monroe County Supreme Court and Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts many online services

Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Temperatures overnight will drop into the 40s. It will be a chilly start to our Tuesday, but...

Gov. Tim Walz signs cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz signed a cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community on Monday, Oct. 20, outlining how the state and Tribal Nation north of Red Wing will regulate cannabis together, according to the Office of Cannabis...

Trump taps marijuana entrepreneur as Iraq envoy

US President Donald Trump names Mark Savaya, founder of Detroit’s Leaf and Bud cannabis firm, as special envoy to Iraq — crediting him with helping secure Muslim-American votes in Michigan. [Getty] President Donald Trump has tapped a marijuana...

Trump appoints marijuana entrepreneur as Iraq envoy

President Donald Trump has tapped a marijuana entrepreneur as the US special envoy to Iraq, crediting him with helping rally votes in last year’s election. Mark Savaya is the founder of Leaf and Bud, an indoor cannabis-growing company in Detroit...