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Cannabis Use Among Adolescents Linked to Increased Psychological Distress, Study in Canada Finds
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/04/2026

Cannabis Use Among Adolescents Linked to Increased Psychological Distress, Study in Canada Finds

Research with over 35,000 students shows that the relationship between cannabis and anxiety or depression intensified between 2013 and 2023, especially among girls and frequent users

Medical cannabis advances in the care of large and exotic animals
Veterinária
02/04/2026

Medical cannabis advances in the care of large and exotic animals

Studies compiled in the Sechat Cannabis Guide show therapeutic benefits of CBD and acidic cannabinoids in horses, wildlife, and unconventional pets

Low-dose THC, combined with anti-inflammatory, shows promising effects in Alzheimer's study
Health
02/03/2026

Low-dose THC, combined with anti-inflammatory, shows promising effects in Alzheimer's study

Research conducted by a United States university observed cognitive improvement and reduction of disease markers in animal models from the combination of THC and an anti-inflammatory medication

Anvisa publishes new RDC 1.015 and redefines the regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis in Brazil
Política
02/03/2026

Anvisa publishes new RDC 1.015 and redefines the regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis in Brazil

Resolution No. 1,015/2026 tightens technical requirements, expands sanitary controls, and consolidates authorization as a transitional step before the registration of medicines

Anvisa updates control of substances and redefines rules for medicinal cannabis
Política
02/03/2026

Anvisa updates control of substances and redefines rules for medicinal cannabis

New RDC No. 1,011 expands regulatory details on Cannabis derivatives, medicinal products, and pharmaceutical inputs

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 Shops for Illegal Sale of THCA Flower in Missouri
International Relations
02/03/2026

Marijuana Companies Sue Shops for Illegal Sale of THCA Flower in Missouri

Coalition accuses retailers of selling 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?
Saúde
02/02/2026

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

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

Review of RDC 660 reignites debate on competitiveness and access to imported products
Política
02/02/2026

Review of RDC 660 reignites debate on competitiveness and access to imported products

Anvisa proposes exclusive process for the regulation 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 Shows Greater Efficacy of Cannabis in Treating Migraine
Saúde
02/02/2026

Placebo-Controlled Study Shows Greater Efficacy of Cannabis in Treating Migraine

A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated different formulations of vaporized cannabis for the acute treatment of migraine.

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
Saúde
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 regulations 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 regulation 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
Agronegócio
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
Política
01/28/2026

Anvisa approves resolutions to regulate cannabis cultivation in Brazil

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

Anvisa approves new Cannabis regulation and allows compounding pharmacies
Política
01/28/2026

Anvisa approves new Cannabis regulation and allows compounding pharmacies

Revision of RDC 327 allows the compounding sector to produce derivatives, while individual importation by individuals remains under old rules and will be analyzed separately

Anvisa proposes new RDC for medicinal cannabis products and maintains RDC 660 out of the review
Política
01/28/2026

Anvisa proposes new RDC for medicinal cannabis products and maintains RDC 660 out of the review

Anvisa's proposal establishes a new regulatory framework for industrialized medicinal cannabis products in Brazil

Follow Live: Anvisa now debates review of RDC 327 and cultivation
Politics
01/28/2026

Follow Live: Anvisa now debates review of RDC 327 and cultivation

Anvisa directors meet this Wednesday (28) to discuss the update of medicinal cannabis regulations; learn how to follow

Follow Live: Anvisa now debates revision of RDC 327 and cultivation
Política
01/28/2026

Follow Live: Anvisa now debates revision of RDC 327 and cultivation

Anvisa directors meet this Wednesday (28) to discuss the update of medicinal cannabis regulations; learn how to follow

Anvisa presents rules for commercial cultivation of cannabis maintaining low THC content for the pharmaceutical industry
Agronegócio
01/28/2026

Anvisa presents rules for commercial cultivation of cannabis maintaining low THC content for the pharmaceutical industry

Proposal authorizes companies to cultivate plants with up to 0.3% THC exclusively for the production of medicinal inputs, but experts warn of the technical unfeasibility of the limit in a tropical climate