Beshear's executive order adds qualifying conditions, saying the state's medical cannabis program “prevented too many people from receiving help.”
A new federally funded analysis found that states with medical cannabis dispensaries and recreational cannabis laws saw meaningful reductions in non‑fatal opioid overdoses.
We explore the most common conditions patients treated with medical cannabis in 2025 and what that means for doctors, policymakers, and consumers.
Regular cannabis consumers often show lower body weight and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even though THC is widely associated with increased appetite.
The Georgia legislation adds inhalation products and new qualifying conditions, giving physicians and patients more flexibility.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the 2026 Farm Bill, keeping the federal ban on intoxicating hemp products set to take effect later this year.
Trump urged lawmakers to preserve access to full-spectrum CBD products while tightening controls on products he says pose potential health risks.
The Trump administration formally moved medical cannabis to Schedule III, a landmark policy shift that acknowledges the plant's medical value.
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Colorado advance bills to guarantee hospital access to medical cannabis for terminally ill patients.
Missouri lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill that would outlaw nearly all intoxicating hemp products in the state.
Texas’ new ban on smokable hemp products is now in effect, reshaping what retailers can sell and what consumers can legally buy.
Patients with qualifying medical conditions will have access to additional and more potent cannabis products for their treatment.
The study found that nearly a third of consumers use CBD as an alternative or supplement to at least one medication, often painkillers.
The research showed that CBD and CBG may improve hepatic health by altering how the liver manages energy and cleans itself.
New protections would allow seriously ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
A recent study supports the idea that cannabis can be used medicinally to increase appetite in people who have conditions like HIV, AIDS, or who are on chemotherapy
GOP leaders from both houses of Oklahoma’s legislature are rejecting a call from Republican Gov. Stitt to repeal medical cannabis
Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of Ohio says he is unsure if cannabis policy reform is a priority for President Donald Trump and his administration.
