Canna MD

08/04/2025

Imagine a plant that wove ancient ropes, sparked modern medicines and even unraveled allergy science. This recent special issue of Cannabis sativa explores its evolution from Central Asian h**p fields to today’s pharmaceutical breakthroughs.

This Special Issue aims to highlight some of the most recent developments in the study of Cannabis sativa by collecting contributions that range from studies on the crop and its interaction with the environment and pathogens to the pharmaceutical applications of cannabinoid-based drugs, also includi...

08/01/2025

😎 Holding on to summer with this zesty, golden recipe: Canna Crab Cakes 🦀 Light, crisp, and infused to your liking. Enjoy responsibly!

08/01/2025

A recent survey shows cannabis toxicosis in pets is rising across Canada and the United States, mostly due to accidental ingestion of edibles. While most cases are mild and pets recover fully, experts warn that added ingredients like chocolate and xylitol can make these exposures far more dangerous and in some cases, even fatal.

Cannabis legalization in North America has coincided with an increase in reports of cannabis-induced toxicosis in pets, but the magnitude of this problem, as well as outcomes of these incidents remain unknown. Therefore, we examined the frequency, diagnostic criteria, clinical signs, and prognoses o...

07/31/2025

A new landmark meta-analysis of over 10,000 studies confirms overwhelming support for medical cannabis in cancer care. Researchers found strong evidence for its use in palliative treatment and growing signs it may act as a direct anticarcinogenic agent. Experts say it’s time to rethink outdated research barriers and clinical hesitations.

BackgroundGrowing bodies of evidence suggest that cannabis may play a significant role in both oncological palliative care and as a direct anticarcinogenic a...

07/30/2025

🔥 Big congrats to Josh Kesselman and Matt Stang for bringing High Times back!

We’re excited to witness this full-circle moment in 🌿 cannabis history, and even more excited for what’s to come: exclusive print drops, the return of 🏆 The Cannabis Cup… what’s next for canna-culture’s most legendary publication?

07/30/2025

A new editorial suggests the tools law enforcement and workplace safety personnel use to detect ma*****na impairment may be dangerously outdated. Without scientifically valid methods, innocent people risk unjust convictions and job loss while real safety threats go unchecked.

Existing tools for making workplace and roadside determinations of ma*****na-based impairment are inadequate. They either merely imitate tools used to identify alcohol-based impairment without taking into account important differences between the effects of these molecules or they are pseudoscientif...

07/29/2025

Know a senior or caregiver who might be curious? This one’s for them! 👩‍⚕️Increasingly, seniors are exploring cannabis for better sleep, less pain, and improved mood 🍃

CannaMD breaks down the science, the safety, and the golden rule every older adult should know! 🔑

Keep reading: https://bit.ly/4fhXXme

07/29/2025

Florida’s 2026 ma*****na legalization effort has already secured nearly 70 percent of the signatures it needs for the ballot, but state Supreme Court review and district-by-district thresholds could still derail the initiative.

A Florida campaign seeking to qualify a ma*****na legalization initiative for the state’s 2026 ballot has now collected nearly 70 percent of the required signatures to put the measure before voters. Almost six months after the campaign Smart & Safe Florida first filed the measure, the latest data ...

07/28/2025

⚕️ Today is World Hepatitis Day. What is it? What are the signs? And where does alternative medicine 🌿 fit into the picture?

🧑‍⚕️ Let’s break it down.

07/28/2025

Can cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain? A new review of 22 clinical trials finds promising symptom relief in many cases but mixed outcomes and confounding factors mean bigger, longer studies are still needed.

Reviews; Authors: V. Schweiger, B. Ganz, A. Martini, P. Sarzi-Puttini, L. Bazzichi, E. Bonora, P. Vendramin, M. Nizzero, L. Zamboni, L. Polati, F. Lugoboni, D. Raniero, E. Polati, G. Del Balzo

07/25/2025

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 + 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 + 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝. 🥓✨ Try our 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧 recipe – a crispy, caramelized treat perfect for burgers, brunch, or a snack. Tag a friend who needs to make this with you! 🧑‍🍳🍳

07/25/2025

How we define “medical cannabis use” matters more than you might think. A new international study reveals major differences in how patients report medical use across the United States, Canada, and Australia shaped by policy, terminology, and access.

Aims To identify variation in identification of medical consumers using alternative self-reported measures and assess whether differences in these rates exist across jurisdictions with different med...