The review also found that daily use of medical cannabis — especially inhaled or high-potency products — may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems compared with occasional use. That includes a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease.

Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.

A sweeping review of more than 2,500 studies reveals that despite booming public enthusiasm, cannabis has strong scientific support for only a few medical uses, leaving most popular claims—like relief for chronic pain,

The rally marked one of the biggest single-day moves for cannabis stocks in years, snapping a prolonged slump.

Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth jumped more than 40 per cent in New York trading. A specialist fund, the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF, rallied around 51 per cent, putting it on track for its best day on record. Yet even with Friday’s spike, the ETF is still heading for its fifth straight annual loss.

California officials announced this week that state law enforcement seized $56. 5 million of illegally-grown marijuana plants in November, according to Gov.

Reclassifying marijuana could save cannabis firms billions in taxes, but it won't solve all the industry's woes, Illinois operators said.

Massachusetts approves cannabis consumption in licensed venues, setting the stage for new social and business opportunities.

GP6, RJK and CCS would get their licenses on Jan. 8, 2026, more than two years after licenses were originally given to growers and transporters.

Morocco has long been one of the world's top exporters of cannabis and in 2022 it became the first Muslim-majority country to legalize certain forms of cultivation.