Renowned footballer David Beckham, celebrated for his on-field prowess, has undertaken a noteworthy business move by selling off his shares in a cannabinoid product group that has grappled with challenges since its London IPO three years ago.
In recent years, there has been a surge of interest and research surrounding cannabinoids, the chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Two of the most well-known and studied cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
States are intensifying their efforts in the ongoing struggle against intoxicating hemp products, cracking down on potentially unsafe items that have inundated the market through a loophole in federal law.
Greek researchers have highlighted the reciprocal relationship between hemp and copper in soil remediation, shedding light on hemp’s efficacy in absorbing copper from heavily contaminated soils.
The recent passage of a medical cannabis bill in the Philippine House of Representatives has prompted varied responses from organizations. On February 6, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), representing 98,202 physicians and a coalition of 21 medical organizations, published a letter expressing opposition.
A bill aimed at regulating consumable hemp products in Iowa has advanced through an Iowa legislative panel this week. The House Public Safety Subcommittee approved House Study Bill 665 on Wednesday with a 2-0 vote.
A significant milestone has been reached in the approval process for using hemp as feed for laying hens in the United States. The Center for Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently endorsed the definition of “hemp seed meal” (HSM), as proposed by the Ingredient Definition Committee of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). This tentative wording, approved last week, is expected to be officially adopted by AAFCO later this year.
A recent study suggests that CBD holds potential in preventing and alleviating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder affecting over 6 million individuals in the United States without a current cure.
Despite the legalization of medical cannabis in the United Kingdom (U.K.) in 2018, it has not yet been endorsed through clinical studies and remains scarcely available as a prescription option within the National Health Services (NHS).
The potential for utilizing cannabinoids from hemp as the foundation for natural pesticides has been highlighted in research conducted at Cornell University.
