Brendan Bures

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.

Pregnant marijuana use linked to children with autism, study

August 12, 2020 at 9:58 p.m.

Children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing autism, a new Canadian study found. The findings coincide with recent research that showed negative association between...

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

August 3, 2020 at 8:49 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...

Research finds CBD effective at treating cannabis use disorder

July 31, 2020 at 7:41 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 7:17 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...

Marijuana sales predicted to surpass $15 billion by end of 2020

July 17, 2020 at 7:29 p.m.

Maybe it's the boredom. Maybe it's the mental health benefits. Maybe it's the preliminary research that cannabis could prevent COVID-19 infections. But several data agencies and state reports indicate marijuana...

Lifetime marijuana use not linked to middle-age heart health

July 17, 2020 at 5:14 p.m.

Researchers concluded cumulative cannabis use was not associated with heart abnormalities or other cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart disease. Understanding how marijuana affects heart health has emerged as...

Fortified foods are extremely important for mamas-to-be. "Many women think they should be cutting these foods out of their diet because they have 'too many carbs,' but fortified foods contain folic acid and iron, two nutrients that are essential during pregnancy," Largeman-Roth said. According to the CDC, folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the baby's brain and spine (spina bifida). Largeman-Roth suggests eating fortified breakfast cereals like Total Raisin Bran that have as much as 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per one-cup serving — pregnant women need to get between 600 and 800 mcg of the B-vitamin every day. You can get most of your day's grains with a bowl of fortified cereal for breakfast, a lunchtime sandwich made with two slices of whole-wheat bread and whole-wheat pasta for dinner.

Prenatal marijuana use could cause sleep problems in children

July 13, 2020 at 8:35 p.m.

Using cannabis while pregnant could cause your child sleeping problems later in life, according to a new study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers. The research doesn't establish a causality...

Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

Biden-Sanders task force does not recommend legalizing marijuana

July 10, 2020 at 7:04 p.m.

A task force formed between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, which had prior heated discussions on cannabis, agreed on multiple criminal justice priorities, but marijuana legalization was not among them....

Growth opportunities remain in cannabis, but it requires creativity, enterprise and knowledge, according to top investors.

Optimism in cannabis investing exists — even amid a global pandemic

July 10, 2020 at 7:03 p.m.

Take this for an investing conundrum: Where do you put your money in an industry with enormous upside but where many companies don't yet make profits? An industry where some...

Though it is made from hemp, CBD oil is not the same as hemp oil, hempseed oil or cannabis sativa seed oil that you can find at health food stores. Hemp seeds have 0% THC and only trace amounts of CBD, and oils extracted from them are used for cooking or beauty products but not for medicinal purposes. Hempseed can be found in food such as hempseed milk, granola and more as well as cosmetic products like moisturizer or face oil. While shopping for CBD oil, double check labels and make sure you're purchasing the correct product.

Researchers say CBD could provide vital treatment for coronavirus

July 9, 2020 at 6:08 p.m.

As researchers and doctors rush to understand the novel coronavirus, sometimes new evidence contradicts old claims. Cannabis represents a main topic where scientists have spun 180 degrees in discussing how...

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