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In a move that could shake up the vape pen market, the parent company of Philip Morris has quietly patented dozens of devices that could be used to consume cannabis.

The federal government recently issued its intent to study the effects of minor cannabinoids and terpenes to investigate their effectiveness for treating pain.

The first license for a private dispensary must be awarded by June 2020, though authorities say they’re aiming to do it faster.

A recent study from the University of Toronto reveals how hemp and cannabis evolved from a single species but contain distinct chemical properties.

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Both hops and cannabis share the terpene humulene. But there’s more to humulene than its herbaceous charm—it’s found in a wide variety of plants and has been used for centuries in holistic Eastern medicinal practices.

Explore how a type of liverwort has properties similar to THC and what this could mean for the future of plant-based medicine.

Clinical trials will explore the potential of cannabis in addressing British Columbia’s overdose crisis.

After legalizing medical marijuana, the Pacific nation of Vanuatu has become a test case for how cannabis could drive down the cost of diabetes care.

These scientific studies forever changed the way society sees cannabis—for better or for worse.