Credit: CC0 Public Domain Originally synthesized in 1879 by Ira Remsen and Constantin Fahlberg, saccharin was the first artificial sweetener discovered. Fast forward to today and the artificial sweetener industry is booming with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion and numerous …
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LGBTQ adolescents experiencing weight-based bullying found to have increased substance use
Weight-based victimization among sexual and gender minority youth is associated with increased odds of alcohol use, binge drinking, marijuana use, and cigarette use, reports a new study from researchers at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity and the …
Read More »US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity
A cookies and cream flavored protein bar marketed by JustCBD is displayed at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition trade show, Thursday, May 30, 2019 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion …
Read More »Kush.com to Host the 6th Annual Oregon Hemp Convention
Leading Cannabis and Hemp Marketplace Kush.com Revamps Sixth Annual Oregon Hemp Convention; Pacific Northwest’s Largest Hemp Trade Show Features Free Admission with Food Bank Donation, Industry Speakers, Exclusive After-Parties and More The Oregon Hemp Convention returns to Portland for its …
Read More »Leading Cannabis Edibles Producer Enters Second Year with Long-Distance Runner to Raise Awareness for Cannabis’ Positive Role in Training and Recovery
Wana Brands will continue their partnership with Flavie Dokken to promote the health benefits of cannabis. Wana Brands, one of America’s leading edible producers, is continuing its partnership with ultra-marathon runner Flavie Dokken. The Colorado-based endurance athlete utilizes the health …
Read More »Canada’s legalization of weed edibles is another global social experiment
Cannabis edibles will be legal in October. Is Canada ready for it? Credit: Shutterstock This October, cannabis-infused edibles will be fully legal on the Canadian market. Despite claims that broader cannabis legalization would change the social, economic and cultural fabric …
Read More »Program takes on alcohol, e-cigarette use by children
Dr. Martha Tingen and her team at the Murphey Middle School. Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University The bottom line is to help children grow up safer and healthier and to increase parents’ ability to help them do that, …
Read More »California’s best legal marijuana deals for 420 [sponsored]
It’s 4/20 again, the sun is out, and parks, college dorms, and crash pads throughout the nation will be undoubtedly clouded with weed smoke. As California moves into its second year of legalizing recreational cannabis, more dispensaries than ever are …
Read More »Want To Work In Cannabis? These Women Can Tell You How
Felicity Chen, 26, Cofounder of Potli in San Francisco, CA What does your company do? “We’re a modern wellness brand with a mission to heighten your kitchen and daily rituals with the benefits of cannabis and hemp. We believe that …
Read More »In New York, confusion reigns in the emerging CBD edibles business
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state officials told food growers and processors in mid-December that they had the state’s blessing to produce and sell tea and chocolates laced with CBD, the cannabis derivative reputed to ease anxiety and other …
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