In the earliest records of human civilizations dating back millennia, cannabis is described as a useful medicine for treating the symptoms of pregnancy. Accounts by physicians across cultures and generations corroborate these stories: A little bit of marijuana can allegedly go a long way in curing severe morning sickness, preventing premature birth, and calming uterine pains, among many other conditions.

Today, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2 to 5 percent of American women use marijuana while pregnant. But despite the legalization of cannabis in California, among other states, there is likely a long way to go before moms-to-be have the support of their doctors in this choice.

According to a new report, American scientific research into the potential health benefits of cannabis is biased towards providing negative results due to the influence of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). That's among the key findings in an extensive and comprehensive review of cannabis studies conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Saskatoon residents have a new avenue to clear the air about medical marijuana.

Supplying customers with information, classes and access to doctors open to prescribing medical marijuana, National Access Cannabis (NAC) opened its Saskatoon location in early January.

Promoting and educating people about marijuana as medicine, the business — which has locations across Canada — does not house or sell any marijuana, nor does it encourage people to purchase marijuana from illegal storefront dispensaries.

Instead it encourages clients to purchase medicine from one of Health Canada’s 38 licensed producers.

Some people are worried about the Trump Administration's stance of medical marijuana, as Donald Trump is stepping into the Oval Office.

Trump has selected Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as the country's new Attorney General. Sessions is an outspoken opponent of Marijuana, and some are wondering what will happen to medical marijuana in Arizona, should Sessions be confirmed.

Tammy Blanton has ruptured disks, migraines, and Sciatica, and her doctor said surgery was not a good idea. So, Blanton turned to medical marijuana.

"It has helped me to be able to get up, and join in whatever is going on," said Blanton. "It has helped me life a lot. Don't have to take heavy duty pills."

No applications have yet been filed to license any cannabis-based products in Malta, according to the Malta Medicines Authority.

The news comes after the Medicines Authority said it was listening to stakeholders regarding medicinal use of cannabis. The authority also said it was "months" away from recommending approval of Sativex®, a CBD spray that can be used in patients with multiple sclerosis. Sativex® is already licensed in the EU, in countries such as Italy, the UK and Ireland. 

After raising a heated debate in the Nebraska legislature in its past two sessions, medical marijuana will again be a point of interest in the Capitol when Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln proposes a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state of Nebraska.

This bill will be similar to previous bills that have been introduced by Sen. Tommy Garrett in the past two years, but have not been passed. Garrett did not win his bid for reelection this past November.

Last year, the bill was killed after lawmakers voted to end a filibuster 30-49.

This year, however, there are 17 new senators and a public opinion that some senators think is largely in favor of passing a law to legalize medical marijuana.

The German parliament (Bundestag) is expected to pass a law on Thursday that would officially make marijuana legal for medicinal purposes.

Sources from the various parties in the Bundestag say the proposal by the Health Ministry will pass on Thursday, according to DPA, allowing seriously ill patients to receive prescriptions for cannabis products.

Currently only certain people with serious medical conditions may be granted permission to use the drug for self therapy, and the bar is set fairly high. Only around 1,000 people in the whole country currently have been given permission to use the drug.

People interested in the medical marijuana business started applying for licenses on Wednesday at the Department of Public Health and Social Services.

Patients could have access to medical marijuana by this summer, according to the department.

Director James Gillan said there were 40 applicants as of 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Public Law 33-220, which became law Dec. 17, 2016, implements the rules and regulations for the medical marijuana program first approved by voters in the November 2014 General Election.

The law states Public Health shall accept applications for proposed medical cannabis business licenses within 30 days of the bill becoming law.

Patricia Rosi told members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday she sees enough room in the state for medical and recreational marijuana uses.

The head of Maine’s largest purveyor of legal, medical marijuana said on Wednesday that she also supports the regulated, recreational use of marijuana by people over 21 and the creation of a market to satisfy their demand.

In November, that’s just what Maine voters approved when they narrowly voted yes on Question 1, a citizen referendum that allows for the creation of a recreational marijuana industry in the state. This week, state lawmakers are beginning to consider how to implement those new rules.

Under parental supervision, students would be able to consume medical marijuana to stop seizures.

For children with epilepsy and other seizure inducing conditions, medical marijuana can be a lifesaver. Whether it means being able to sit through an entire class period, or in some cases just functioning in everyday life, there is no doubt that strains such as Charlotte’s Web and CBD oils are a huge help.

But for children around the country, even in states with legal medical or recreational cannabis, taking marijuana on school grounds has continued to cross the line of the law - until now.