BY KASHMIRA GANDER ON 6/23/19 AT 2:00 PM EDT As scientists work to stem the tide of antibiotic resistance, the authors of a study believe an ingredient in cannabis could one day form the basis of a new drug. Antibiotic, or antimicrobial, resistance is where bugs such as bacteria can survive drugs created to kill them, making …
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A small group of scientists and doctors believe a lack of endocannabinoids could explain the causes behind little-understood medical conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, and migraines. Cannabis seems to treat an impressively wide range of medical conditions, from chronic pain to eating disorders to depression to cancer. Researchers suggest that weed may appear to be a …
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Bio-plastics made from hemp are a viable alternative to petroleum-based plastics that have become the scourge of the ocean. Plastic is a significant source of pollution. It’s with harmful additives, made from oil and takes hundreds of years (or longer) to degrade. A patch of plastic and sludge the size of Texas is floating in the Pacific …
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With the legalization of hemp in the United States last December, the industry has been exploding: Reports and Data estimates it’ll be worth $13.03 billion by 2026. While you’ve probably noticed hemp-derived CBD products everywhere, hemp also has major implications for sustainable clothing — and denim icon Levi Strauss & Co. has made significant progress …
With an increasing number of institutions recognizing the benefits that CBD oil can have on the mind and body, more and more people are jumping on the bandwagon and incorporating CBD hemp oil into their daily regimen as an alternative to traditional treatments. Since CBD oil is a derivative of the cannabis plant, it’s understandably …
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