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Texas lawmakers advocate for regulation of hemp THC instead of prohibition
International Relations
02/03/2026

Texas lawmakers advocate for regulation of hemp THC instead of prohibition

Bipartisan proposal considers that the already consolidated market can be controlled by clear rules, instead of being banned in the state

Marijuana Companies Sue Dozens of Smoke Shops for Selling THCA Hemp Flower Illegally in Missouri
International Relations
02/03/2026

Marijuana Companies Sue Dozens of Smoke Shops for Selling THCA Hemp Flower Illegally in Missouri

Coalition accuses retailers of marketing marijuana as hemp and operating outside the regulated market

Why does cannabis treatment need to be personalized?
Health
02/03/2026

Why does cannabis treatment need to be personalized?

Deusa Cast episode addresses safety, oversight, and the role of compounding pharmacy in building personalized treatments, including medical cannabis

Medical Cannabis: Brazil as a Global Reference
Everyday
02/02/2026

Medical Cannabis: Brazil as a Global Reference

Regulatory advances and scientific potential put the country on the radar of international investors and consolidate the veterinary sector

Purple and Orange February raises awareness for Alzheimer's, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Leukemia; see advances in medical cannabis care
Health
02/02/2026

Purple and Orange February raises awareness for Alzheimer's, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Leukemia; see advances in medical cannabis care

Campaign reinforces the importance of early diagnosis and points to medical cannabis as an ally in symptom management and quality of life for patients

Why does medicine teach to treat diseases, but not to prevent them?
Health
02/02/2026

Why does medicine teach to treat diseases, but not to prevent them?

Experts discuss the gap in medical education, the role of nutrition, and how lifestyle habits modulate the endocannabinoid system in disease prevention

RDC 660 Review Reignites Debate on Competitiveness and Access to Imported Products
Politics
02/02/2026

RDC 660 Review Reignites Debate on Competitiveness and Access to Imported Products

Anvisa proposes exclusive process for the standard and experts point out impact on the sector

Argentinian Government Adjusts Institutional Management of Medicinal Cannabis Without Changing the Law
International Relations
02/02/2026

Argentinian Government Adjusts Institutional Management of Medicinal Cannabis Without Changing the Law

Argentinian government decrees promote administrative changes in the state structure, keeping the legislation on medicinal cannabis in the country in force

Placebo-controlled study points to greater efficacy of cannabis in migraine treatment
Health
02/02/2026

Placebo-controlled study points to greater efficacy of cannabis in migraine treatment

A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated different formulations of vaporized cannabis in the acute treatment of migraines

How to Prevent Dogs and Cats from Chewing on Cannabis Plants at Home
Veterinary Medicine
01/30/2026

How to Prevent Dogs and Cats from Chewing on Cannabis Plants at Home

Expert explains why dogs and cats may be interested in plants and provides simple measures to prevent ingestion and preserve animal safety

Compounding pharmacies await new Anvisa rules to work with cannabidiol
Health
01/30/2026

Compounding pharmacies await new Anvisa rules to work with cannabidiol

Despite technical feasibility, Anvisa conditions the production of cannabidiol on the publication of a specific regulation, with validity in 90 days

CIOSP discusses advancement of cannabinoid therapies in dentistry after Anvisa update
Health
01/30/2026

CIOSP discusses advancement of cannabinoid therapies in dentistry after Anvisa update

The topic was discussed during a lecture at the 43rd CIOSP, the largest dentistry congress in Latin America, focusing on scientific evidence and the impacts of Anvisa's new regulation on dental practice in the treatment of orofacial pain

CIOSP discusses advancement of cannabinoid therapies in dentistry after Anvisa update
Health
01/30/2026

CIOSP discusses advancement of cannabinoid therapies in dentistry after Anvisa update

The topic was discussed during a lecture at the 43rd CIOSP, the largest dentistry congress in Latin America, focusing on scientific evidence and the impacts of Anvisa's new regulations on dental practice in the treatment of orofacial pain.

Federal reclassification of cannabis in the US focuses on medicinal use
International Relations
01/30/2026

Federal reclassification of cannabis in the US focuses on medicinal use

The change in federal legislation recognizes the medical use of cannabis, but does not alter the rules for recreational consumption or the national prohibition

Quality of sleep under debate: experts analyze limits of traditional medications
Health
01/30/2026

Quality of sleep under debate: experts analyze limits of traditional medications

CBN and CBC stand out as minor cannabinoids with therapeutic potential to improve sleep, relieve pain, and modulate inflammatory processes

Cannabis Shelf Life: Importance of Storage in Therapeutic Properties
Agribusiness
01/29/2026

Cannabis Shelf Life: Importance of Storage in Therapeutic Properties

Preservation of cannabinoids and treatment effectiveness directly depend on strict control of light and humidity

Book reveals the therapeutic power of cannabis and reinforces Portugal as a global hub in the sector
Everyday
01/29/2026

Book reveals the therapeutic power of cannabis and reinforces Portugal as a global hub in the sector

Work brings together science, real stories, and regulatory experience to demystify medicinal cannabis

Cannabis Fair 2026 solidifies Brazil as a global powerhouse and attracts the attention of major investors
Business
01/29/2026

Cannabis Fair 2026 solidifies Brazil as a global powerhouse and attracts the attention of major investors

Cannabis Fair 2026, taking place from May 21 to 23 in São Paulo, will bring together companies, researchers, and investors, highlighting the industrial, technological, and regulatory advancements of cannabis in Brazil

Pharmacists Appeal to Supreme Court and Question Hospital Model for Medicinal Cannabis in Spain
International Relations
01/29/2026

Pharmacists Appeal to Supreme Court and Question Hospital Model for Medicinal Cannabis in Spain

Pharmaceutical entities challenge in the Supreme Court the exclusivity of hospitals in dispensing magistral formulas based on medicinal cannabis, as provided in a recent decree

Anvisa approves resolutions to regulate cannabis cultivation in Brazil
Politics
01/28/2026

Anvisa approves resolutions to regulate cannabis cultivation in Brazil

Agency defines modular strategy for cannabis cultivation, establishing distinct rules for patient associations, research, and industry

Medical cannabis and compounding pharmacies: Anfarmag's position
Politics
01/28/2026

Medical cannabis and compounding pharmacies: Anfarmag's position

In Deusa Cast #54, Marco Fiaschetti advocates for treatment customization and the inclusion of the compounding model in the revision of RDC 327

Anvisa proposes strict rules for cannabis cultivation for research purposes in Brazil
Politics
01/28/2026

Anvisa proposes strict rules for cannabis cultivation for research purposes in Brazil

New resolution allows planting by universities and pharmaceutical industries, requiring maximum security systems and total traceability of the plant

Anvisa proposes creation of “Regulatory Sandbox” for cannabis cultivation by associations
Politics
01/27/2026

Anvisa proposes creation of “Regulatory Sandbox” for cannabis cultivation by associations

Proposal aims to regulate the performance of non-profit entities in a controlled experimental environment, using the Regulatory Sandbox model to comply with STJ decision

Microdosing of Psychedelics Grows and Reaches Millions of Adults in the US
Psychedelics
01/27/2026

Microdosing of Psychedelics Grows and Reaches Millions of Adults in the US

Survey indicates that 3.7% of the adult population in the United States reported using subperceptual doses of psychedelics in the last year

Grenada approves decriminalization of cannabis for adult use and foresees medicinal industry
International Relations
01/27/2026

Grenada approves decriminalization of cannabis for adult use and foresees medicinal industry

The Caribbean island's Parliament has approved legislative amendments allowing limited possession and home cultivation for individuals over 21 years old

University of Santa Catarina prepares clinical trials with cannabis for ADHD, depression, and wound healing
Science & Technology
01/26/2026

University of Santa Catarina prepares clinical trials with cannabis for ADHD, depression, and wound healing

New research relies on rigorous methodologies, such as double-blind studies, and investigates the potential of lesser-known cannabinoids, such as CBG and THCV

In Deusa Cast, experts reveal the role of bacteria in cannabinoid production
Health
01/26/2026

In Deusa Cast, experts reveal the role of bacteria in cannabinoid production

Dr. Jimmy Fardim and Dr. Rafaela da Rosa explain how microbiota, endocannabinoid system, and cannabis connect in building truly integrative health

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026
Politics
01/26/2026

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026

Norm review may limit imports via RDC 660 if there is a national equivalent; director Thiago Campos presents dissenting vote

Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress 2026 Focuses on Scientific Innovation and Regulatory Debate
Health
01/26/2026

Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress 2026 Focuses on Scientific Innovation and Regulatory Debate

Scientific Committee maintains technical rigor and focuses on a forward-looking program in the 5th edition of the event in São Paulo

Study finds that cannabis oil is as effective as Lorazepam against insomnia
Science & Technology
01/26/2026

Study finds that cannabis oil is as effective as Lorazepam against insomnia

Research published in Sleep Medicine: X reveals that the herbal remedy improves sleep quality and quality of life with safety similar to benzodiazepines