In 2010, US President Barack Obama fulfilled a longtime Democratic Party dream of starting the nation on the road to universal health care with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (usually referred to as the ACA or, more familiarly, Obamacare). The current president wants to retrace those steps and go in a different direction: Let the states do it. Some are already trying.

Keeping a cannabis journal is a great way to help you maximize the power of cannabis consumption, particularly if you’re utilizing cannabis as part of your wellness or medical regimen. Individual strains impact everyone differently, and remembering whether it was Blue Dream, Blue Cheese, or Blueberry that you liked so well on your last trip to the dispensary can get a little hazy—particularly when different growers’ strains will have different characteristics, too.

Cannabis has a long history as a cancer treatment. In an archeological investigation, cannabis was found on the body of a 2,500-year-old Siberian woman. After further investigation, researchers suggested that this woman may have been using cannabis to ease symptoms of breast cancer. Today, many cancer patients still gravitate toward the herb. But, while breast cancer is one thing, is cannabis effective against leukemia? Here’s what the evidence suggests.

Cannabis campaigners say the medicinal benefits of the drug are many - and that's why they came to a conference for GPs in Rotorua.

Tadhg Stopford, a legalise cannabis campaigner, spoke at length with doctors from across the North Island on the subject.

"People who suffer from chronic conditions, rely on hippies and other sick people to risk their freedom, growing cannabis, to make compounds for people to heal themselves - I don't think this is acceptable."

Other prominent researchers, Dr Ben Jansen and Dr Graham Gulbransen, gave talks on the subject to doctors and specialists.

Mr Stopford says it's time for the truth around the medical benefits of raw dietary cannabis to come out.

Simon Langelier, a 30-year veteran of Philip Morris International, joined the board as a non-executive director this week.

Imperial Brands gained the services of a leader in the field of medicinal cannabis as the British tobacco manufacturer seeks to further its push beyond cigarettes.

Simon Langelier, a 30-year veteran of Philip Morris International, joined the board as a non-executive director this week, the Bristol-based company said in a statement Tuesday.

Rolling back protections from federal interference in state legalization laws could worsen the opioid overdose crisis.

Ask the parent of a child with epilepsy who’s had success using marijuana and they will tell you about its incredible benefits; for them, the proof is in the reduction of seizures or total healing from them.

“All diseases run into one, old age.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

A recent study in mice sparked eye-catching headlines like, “Memory Loss From Old Age Could Be Reversed By Smoking Marijuana.” The idea is alluring, especially given the toll cognitive decline takes as we age: instead of leaving you dazed and confused, THC might actually help restore cognitive function in older individuals.

iAnthus Capital has agreed to buy Valley Agriceuticals for $17.3 million. ValleyAg has just received one of ten medical marijuana licenses issued by the state of New York. The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of this year.

The cannabis industry is booming, and the cannabis tech sector is no exception.There’s the “Tinder for Tokers,” the “Uber for Weed” and the “Amazon of Cannabis.” As Sheena Shiravi, head of public relations for cannabis delivery app Eaze, says, “Cannabis is a brand-new industry, and every single part of the supply chain provides opportunities for an app.” Here are five digital tools that are helping enthusiasts and amateurs cultivate a deeper relationship with marijuana.