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Scientific Advancement of Cannabis Challenges Traditional Clinical Medicine Criteria
Saúde
02/10/2026

Scientific Advancement of Cannabis Challenges Traditional Clinical Medicine Criteria

While PubMed records a record number of publications, a JAMA review questions the robustness of the evidence; understand the current research landscape on cannabis

Imagem padrão do editorial: Patient's Mother Responds to Criticism of Medical Cannabis Use
Brazil
02/10/2026

Patient's Mother Responds to Criticism of Medical Cannabis Use

Imagem padrão do editorial: Cannabis-Scented Perfume Hits the Shelves
Negócios
02/10/2026

Cannabis-Scented Perfume Hits the Shelves

Mounjaro or cannabis in the fight against obesity; which is the better option?
Saúde
02/10/2026

Mounjaro or cannabis in the fight against obesity; which is the better option?

Understand the risks of medication intervention and the side effects

STJ maintains deadline for hemp regulation by Anvisa and the Union
Política
02/10/2026

STJ maintains deadline for hemp regulation by Anvisa and the Union

Decision reaffirms the six-month deadline for implementing rules on hemp for medicinal, pharmaceutical, and industrial use

Imagem padrão do editorial: Study Shows Psychedelic Users Experienced Less Stress During Pandemic Lockdowns

Study Shows Psychedelic Users Experienced Less Stress During Pandemic Lockdowns

02/10/2026

Although mental health issues surged dramatically during the early pandemic, a study shows that those who used psychedelics were less affected.

Voting on RDC 327 is postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate instrument"
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

Voting on RDC 327 is postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate instrument"

The Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry trusts that the request for a view by director Thiago Campos will result in a more in-depth analysis, maintaining the expectation of concluding the regulatory framework in January 2026

"Smoking near pets", is it bad for my furry friend?
Saúde
02/10/2026

"Smoking near pets", is it bad for my furry friend?

On Veterinarian's Day, Sechat shows what happens if you smoke near your animals

STJ grants, for the first time in history, Habeas Corpus for association to cultivate medicinal cannabis
Cotidiano
02/10/2026

STJ grants, for the first time in history, Habeas Corpus for association to cultivate medicinal cannabis

Unprecedented decision by the Superior Court of Justice allows a group from Peruíbe (SP) to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic purposes, paving the way for new legal and medical debates on the medicinal use of the plant

Anvisa's Ordinance 344 Mixes Apples and Oranges When It Comes to Hemp

Anvisa's Ordinance 344 Mixes Apples and Oranges When It Comes to Hemp

02/10/2026

The lack of information still causes the properties of hemp to be confused with those of cannabis, especially when discussing psychoactive effects, which do not occur when we talk about hemp. But this confusion can further delay

Medicinal cannabis will be produced in São Paulo with public structure, says governor
Política
02/10/2026

Medicinal cannabis will be produced in São Paulo with public structure, says governor

Governor confirms that Furp will be responsible for the production of plant-based medications, amid announcement of R$ 379 million for municipal health

100% of patients with insomnia slept longer with cannabis in study by Fiocruz and APEPI
Saúde
02/10/2026

100% of patients with insomnia slept longer with cannabis in study by Fiocruz and APEPI

Oil rich in CBD and THC also reduced the time to fall asleep in 87.5% of participants, who no longer responded to conventional treatments

Animal Stress During Travel: Understand How Cannabis Can Help
Veterinária
02/10/2026

Animal Stress During Travel: Understand How Cannabis Can Help

The anxiolytic power of CBD can assist in relaxation, reducing anxiety and fear

Trump signs halt agreement to recriminalize hemp in the U.S.; measure to take effect after 365 days
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

Trump signs halt agreement to recriminalize hemp in the U.S.; measure to take effect after 365 days

New legislation redefines hemp and bans most broad-spectrum CBD products starting in 2026

Learn why the pistil is essential for cannabis reproduction
Cotidiano
02/10/2026

Learn why the pistil is essential for cannabis reproduction

The pistil is a fundamental part of the gynoecium, the female reproductive organ of the cannabis plant, and is responsible for producing female sex cells, although not all plants have this structure.

Ban on raw flowers: businessman claims Anvisa's decision is a setback
Negócios
02/10/2026

Ban on raw flowers: businessman claims Anvisa's decision is a setback

"We do not agree, and we will do everything to try to reverse this," says Guilherme Santos, CEO of Hemp Boutique

How Can Medicinal Cannabis Use Help Reduce Opioid Dependence?
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

How Can Medicinal Cannabis Use Help Reduce Opioid Dependence?

Research followed 204 adults with chronic pain and revealed that adherence to the medicinal cannabis program is associated with a significant reduction in opioid use over 18 months.

Marijuana May Leave List of Highly Harmful Substances to Health in the U.S.
Política
02/10/2026

Marijuana May Leave List of Highly Harmful Substances to Health in the U.S.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will adjust the classification, moving the plant from Schedule I to Schedule III. 'Historical reparation,' says expert

Imagem padrão do editorial: Studies Relate Cannabis Use to Increased Physical Exercise
Saúde
02/10/2026

Studies Relate Cannabis Use to Increased Physical Exercise

According to researchers' findings, cannabis use was associated with higher levels of physical activity

The Hemp Car
Negócios
02/10/2026

The Hemp Car

Bruce Dietzen, former Dell executive, wanted to see cannabis as an ecological base for building custom cars with hemp bodies

4th Brazilian Congress on Medical Cannabis starts this Thursday (22) in São Paulo
Negócios
02/10/2026

4th Brazilian Congress on Medical Cannabis starts this Thursday (22) in São Paulo

Scientific event brings together more than 100 national and international speakers at Expo Center Norte and addresses the therapeutic use of cannabis in various specialties

Ministry of Health works to regulate cannabis cultivation and distribution through the SUS
Política
02/10/2026

Ministry of Health works to regulate cannabis cultivation and distribution through the SUS

General coordinator details the efforts made by the public agency

Purple Marijuana, Why?
CURIOSITIES
02/10/2026

Purple Marijuana, Why?

When cannabis dresses in purple

Challenges in the Thai Hemp Industry: Uncertainty About the Future of CBD
Negócios
02/10/2026

Challenges in the Thai Hemp Industry: Uncertainty About the Future of CBD

Hemp companies seek clarity from the new government amid changes in cannabis policy

Imagem padrão do editorial: Medicinal cannabis and hemp could generate $3 billion in investments
investment
02/10/2026

Medicinal cannabis and hemp could generate $3 billion in investments

The business sector sees great potential for business from the permission to cultivate and process cannabis for industrial purposes, creating a completely new industry with various players.

Patient Association Gains Recognition from Anvisa

Patient Association Gains Recognition from Anvisa

02/10/2026

In the first public meeting of the health agency this year, director Alex Machado highlights the well-done work of Apepi

Therapeutic Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC)
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

Therapeutic Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC)

Discovering the hidden virtues of a distinct cannabinoid

When discussing medical cannabis, Trump states: “I don’t want to, but many people need it”
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

When discussing medical cannabis, Trump states: “I don’t want to, but many people need it”

Trump states he does not intend to use medical cannabis, but acknowledges that the substance can be an alternative to opioids and necessary for many patients.

Researcher claims it is possible to make cannabis extraction method safer, more precise, and reliable
science
02/10/2026

Researcher claims it is possible to make cannabis extraction method safer, more precise, and reliable

The first study is being conducted in partnership with an association in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul

Imagem padrão do editorial: New Yorkers Want Cannabis Legalization with Home Cultivation and Delivery
Negócios
02/10/2026

New Yorkers Want Cannabis Legalization with Home Cultivation and Delivery

The survey found that 61% of New York adults support the legalization of marijuana for adult use, as well as offering unique insights into the details of what residents expect to see from a legal marijuana market for medicinal use.