Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may one day help address some of the most damaging and persistent effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. That is the key finding of a new preclinical study conducted in mice by researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences.
A groundbreaking study has revealed that cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may play a surprising role in improving the welfare of exotic fish during transportation.
An Indiana congressman is pushing back against a looming federal crackdown on hemp derived THC products, introducing new legislation that could give farmers and businesses several more years to adapt.
In the past decade, hemp, a low-THC variety of Cannabis sativa, has shifted from a marginal agricultural crop to a focal point in international legal debates. From industrial cultivation and fibre markets to cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products, policymakers are grappling with how to regulate hemp and its derivatives.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could dramatically reshape how the country treats cannabis, touching off one of the biggest changes in American drug policy in many years.
Recent studies highlight how effective industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) can be at removing toxic metals from polluted soils, a process known as phytoremediation.
A new quasi‑experimental study has found that a commercially available, hemp‑derived, broad-spectrum CBD vaginal suppository (100 mg) can significantly ease menstrual-related pain and symptoms.
A 2025 review has renewed interest in Cannabis sativa (industrial hemp) as a powerful tool for environmental remediation. Hemp shows strong potential for cleaning up contaminated soils, removing pollutants from water, and even helping with air purification.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a 12 week public consultation, running until 20 November 2025, on proposed authorisations for the first cannabidiol (CBD) food products under its novel foods regulations. These would be the first fully regulated CBD food products in Great Britain if approved by ministers.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products across the state. The order, aimed at products like delta‑8 and THC‑A derived from hemp, gives retailers a short window to remove such items from their shelves and imposes fines for noncompliance.
