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Cannabis Now's Top Strains for Insomnia: What the Roundup Emphasises
Cannabis Now's insomnia roundup highlights indica-dominant strains like Northern Lights, Afghani and Gooberry for sleep, pain and stress.
Ananda Pharma’s ACTiON Trial Enters Phase 2 After First UK Patient Dose
Ananda Pharma has dosed the first patient in the UK’s NIHR-backed ACTiON Phase 2 trial testing CBD-based MRX1 for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
Switzerland’s St. Gallen Pilot Puts Fetterman’s Call for US Marijuana Legalization in Context
Switzerland’s St. Gallen pilot frames the policy contrast as US Sen. John Fetterman urges Congress to end federal cannabis prohibition.
Ananda Pharma Doses First Patient in UK NIHR-Backed CIPN Trial
Ananda Pharma has dosed the first patient in the UK’s NIHR-backed ACTiON Phase 2 trial of CBD-based MRX1 for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
Malta’s Cannabis Network Reaches Eight as Study Warns Tax Hikes Can Push Consumers to Unregulated Markets
Malta’s regulated cannabis network has reached eight licensed associations as a US study finds tax-driven price rises can shift consumers to unregulated
Trichomes Are the Key to Potent Cannabis Flowers, Study Finds
A University of British Columbia study links frosty cannabis flowers to cannabinoids and terpenes, showing why trichomes matter for potency and aroma.
Germany's GKV cannabis cut draws DHV backlash over reimbursement
Germany’s DHV says a Bundestag-Bundesrat vote cut GKV reimbursement for cannabis flowers and early-stage medical cannabis treatments.
Germany’s BLE approves four cannabis research projects, but keeps consumer trials out
Germany’s BLE has approved four cannabis research projects and kept consumer trials out, based on application data from late 2024 to 2025.
Germany: THC Cannabis Beverages Are Helping Some Users Quit Alcohol, Survey Shows
Germany: a THC beverage customer survey found many users drink less alcohol or quit entirely, adding a new signal to cannabis policy debate.
How Much THC Is in the Blood After One Joint in Germany?
Germany’s 3.5 ng/ml THC limit meets a fast blood spike: what one joint can show, how long it lasts, and why serum matters.
Germany’s biggest cannabis club still has 18,000 members — and no cannabis yet
Germany’s biggest cannabis club has 18,000 members, 180 branches and only one licence, leaving many members waiting after a year.
Cannabis and sport: when THC slows training and CBD may help recovery
THC can raise heart rate and slow reactions, while CBD may aid recovery. Here’s what sport science and anti-doping rules actually say.