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ThursdayOct 24, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Federally-Financed Studies Reveal Developmental Issues or Autism Aren’t Linked to Maternal Marijuana Use

Two new studies funded by the federal government may help reduce some concerns about cannabis use during pregnancy. One study found no link between early cannabis use in pregnancy and the development of autism in children, while the other showed no connection to an increased risk of developmental delays in early childhood. Both studies analyzed pregnancy outcomes where the mother either self-reported marijuana use or tested positive for THC during prenatal visits, typically around the second month of pregnancy. The autism-related study included information from 146,296 individuals involved in 178,948 pregnancies from 2011 to 2019. The study on developmental delays…

MondayOct 21, 2024 10:00 am

Federal Court Reaffirms Rehiring of Alaska Airlines Employee Fired for Failing Marijuana Test

A federal court has dismissed efforts made by Alaska Airlines to rescind an order that reinstated an employee who was fired by the American airline over a positive THC test. The employee in question, Gregory Chappell, underwent a random drug test in July 2022. The results showed that the THC metabolite levels were above the minimum threshold. As a result, he was fired from his job as a lead aircraft maintenance technician. THC is one of the two primary compounds found in cannabis, the other being CBD. Unlike CBD, THC induces a high when consumed. Chappell maintained that he hadn’t…

MondayOct 14, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Hold Potential as Anticancer Agents

A scientific review on cancer and cannabis has concluded that various cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), hold promising potential as anticancer agents via different mechanisms. Already, clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of cannabinoids in health improvement and the regression of tumors in palliative care. The review was carried out by a team of nine scientists from schools in Turkey, Pakistan, South Korea, Romania, Portugal and Saudi Arabia. The researchers examined studies on the anticancer properties of cannabinoids, which included review articles, research papers and meta-analyzes involving in vivo, clinical and in vitro trials. Their…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 9:45 am

New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention at NYS Fairgrounds

The success of the NECANN 2023 convention has paved for a larger NECANN 2024 convention. The convention will be held at the spacious NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse accommodating a mammoth number of traders, enthusiasts, growers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and investors from the cannabis and hemp spectrum. One of the most coveted cannabis conventions, NECANN events are known for offering the best educational, interactive and business platform for cannabis enthusiasts. They broaden the horizons of every region they visit, offering phenomenal opportunities to the local business community. This time, the NECANN event will be held in the Empire State on October 25-26,…

FridaySep 27, 2024 9:45 am

NY Cannabis Insider Completes Successful NY Conference

The NY Cannabis Insider conference was hosted at the Crowne Plaza, The Desmond Hotel, in Albany, New York, on September 25, 2024. The state’s premier cannabis event saw a great turnout of over 100 enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, marketers, traders, attorneys, and consultants, from throughout the cannabis industry. The entry ticket covered all access to the all-day conference, happy hour and lunch, entry to the vendor fair, and offered wonderful opportunity to connect directly with leaders in the cannabis industry. Select vendors arranged for complimentary consultation sessions for attendees. With evolutions imminent in the cannabis industry, the NY Cannabis Conference provided a…

ThursdaySep 26, 2024 9:45 am

420 Expo: New Jersey’s Largest Consumer Cannabis Convention Ends the Summer Season with 3-Days of Industry ‘Edutainment’; Announces Winners of the First-Ever Legal Statewide Cannabis Cup

The 420 Expo (https://www.420expo.com/) recently concluded its third annual three-day event series with over 14,000 cannabis enthusiasts making their way to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, in Edison, September 13-15, 2024. Presented by Wakit Grinders (https://wakitgrinders.com), the B.Y.O.C. (bring your own cannabis) public event featured access to a large variety of cannabis-friendly vendors and dispensaries, cultivators, CBD businesses, accessories, and beverages, clothing and apparel, jewelry, art, food trucks, celebrity guests, glass blowers and lots of other brands and products. Guests had the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars and engage with canna-focused nonprofits and advocacy groups, as…

FridaySep 20, 2024 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Hires New CEO Amid Shift in Focus to Pharmaceutical Industry Collaboration and Operations

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announced the appointment of Richard Christopher as its new CEO, replacing Chris Bunka who will serve in his new capacity as Executive Strategic Advisor while remaining Chairman of the Board Lexaria also announced entering a Material Transfer Agreement with an undisclosed pharmaceutical industry partner, leading to speculation of which company has taken this formal step to get closer to Lexaria’s technology The company is focusing on this pharmaceutical industry collaboration and on investigations in cardiometabolic and GLP-1 sectors (alternative diabetes and obesity treatments), a huge sector that particularly needs its unmatched technology…

TuesdaySep 17, 2024 9:45 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Demonstrates Continued DehydraTECH(TM)-Liraglutide Performance with Ongoing GLP-1 Diabetes Animal Study

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is reporting on its eight-week body weight results from its WEIGHT-A24-1 ongoing animal study The study was made up of three main groups of formulations: DehydraTECH-processed CBD; semaglutide (including “Rybelsus(R)”) and liraglutide The DehydraTECH-CBD and DehydraTECH-liraglutide both outperformed Rybelsus(R), which was a surprise outcome. DehydraTECH-liraglutide posted a weight reduction of 4.74%, the most significant in the study For Lexaria, this continued outperformance of DehydraTECH-liraglutide is of particular interest, particularly since many third-party studies have shown semaglutide to be more than twice as effective as liraglutide in promoting weight loss As the study…

FridaySep 13, 2024 9:00 am

New York Cannabis Insider Conference: The State’s Premier Cannabis Event

Cannabis traders, entrepreneurs, growers, stakeholders, service providers, regulators, industry leaders, and investors, are invited to attend the state’s premier cannabis event at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York on Sept. 25. The NY Cannabis Insider Conference provides a major learning and networking platform to the New York cannabis industry. As the legal weed industry grows, the conference is designed to address the evolving issues of the industry. The live events at the conference allow participants to learn the licensing and regulatory policies, the latest technology resources and products, and a number of operational tips from stalwarts attending the event.…

ThursdaySep 12, 2024 9:00 am

Alternative Products Expo Arrives in Atlanta

The Alt Pro Expo, presented by Trinity Hemp, is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 10-12, 2024. Atlanta has a vibrant history with a legacy of smoke-shop culture. The southern city attracts retailers and buyers from neighboring cities, blending seamlessly into the new-age Alternative Products scene. Atlanta offers several recreational options to the attendees of the Expo. The Alternative Products Expo presents a dynamic platform for learning, exhibitions and collaborations in the Alternative Products industry. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, professionals, consumers, and enthusiasts, showcasing the latest products and services in the counterculture industry. The Alternative Products Expo in Atlanta will…