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Cannabis Drinks May Help People Drink Less Alcohol While Boosting Sleep and Mood, Study Shows

Two-thirds of cannabis drink users reported drinking less alcohol, with most also seeing better sleep, mood, and reduced stress, a new study finds.

Federal Judge to Decide: Will Medical Marijuana Move from Schedule I to Schedule III?

A federal judge will decide whether marijuana rescheduling moves cannabis from Schedule I to III, potentially reshaping access for six million medical.

FDA Warning Letters Hit 3-Year High: Why Your Supplements Face Stricter Scrutiny in 2026

FDA warning letters hit a 3-year high in 2026, with marketing claims on websites and social media now driving supplement enforcement as hard as factory.

Emergency Rooms Are Seeing a Surge in Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, and It's Hitting Younger Users

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases rose 16%, and doctors now see it in users under one year of use, driven by today's ultra-high-potency THC products.

Kratom Lawsuit Exposes Hidden Risks: Why This Popular Supplement Lacks FDA Oversight

Kratom poisoning cases surged 1,200% since 2015, yet a new lawsuit reveals the supplement still lacks FDA oversight or addiction warnings.

Yellow Oleander in Weight Loss Supplements: Why the FDA Is Sounding the Alarm Again

The FDA is warning again that weight loss supplements containing toxic yellow oleander, which can cause fatal heart problems, may still be on store.

Congress Delays Federal Hemp Ban to Give Lawmakers Time for Regulations Instead of Prohibition

Congress delayed the federal hemp THC ban until December, giving lawmakers time to craft regulations instead of prohibition in a 90-to-6 Senate vote.

CBD May Boost Athletic Performance and Recovery, New Research Suggests

A new review of 70 studies finds CBD may reduce inflammation, pain, and anxiety in athletes, with major sports leagues already relaxing cannabis policies.

White House Drug Official Claims Marijuana Is Killing Americans, But the Data Tells a Different Story

A White House drug official claims marijuana kills Americans, but federal DEA data shows zero overdose deaths have ever been recorded from cannabis.

FDA Panel Approves Unapproved Peptides for Compounding Despite Safety Warnings: What You Need to Know

An FDA panel voted to allow six unapproved peptides in compounding pharmacies despite safety warnings, raising concerns about patient risk.

Why Doctors Are Rethinking CBD for Older Adults With Epilepsy

CBD users with epilepsy reported fewer ER visits, better sleep, and lower anxiety, suggesting doctors should guide older adults toward monitored.

Congress Proposes New Hemp Regulation Framework: What Patients and Doctors Need to Know

A bipartisan hemp regulation bill proposes age limits, testing rules, and THC taxes before stricter federal restrictions take effect November 12, 2026.

FTC's Summer Crackdown: How Federal Enforcers Are Targeting Wellness Fraud Before You Buy

The FTC is cracking down on wellness fraud, targeting supplement makers, telehealth firms, and influencers with millions in fines and consumer refunds.

Moringa Supplement Recall Highlights Why the FDA Struggles to Catch Contamination

Moringa supplements have triggered eight FDA recalls this year, exposing a regulatory gap that lets contaminated products reach shelves before safety.

Why THC Drinks Look Like Soda and Why That's Becoming a Public Health Crisis

THC drinks sold next to sodas have driven a 13,000% rise in child cannabis poisonings, as minimal labeling leaves buyers unable to tell them apart.

New Study Shows Cannabis Combination Reduces Agitation in 9 Out of 10 Dementia Patients

A THC and CBD combination reduced agitation in 87% of dementia patients in a new trial, offering a safer alternative to antipsychotics for end-of-life.

Major Medical Group Calls for Overhaul of FDA Supplement Rules: Here's Why

The ACP is calling for sweeping FDA supplement reforms, citing 79,000 adverse event reports and nearly 100,000 products sold with no premarket safety.

Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: What the New Schedule III Status Means for Medical Research and Patients

Federal cannabis rescheduling moved medical cannabis to Schedule III, unlocking faster research and potential tax relief for patients and businesses.

Mindfulness Training Cuts Cancer Patients' Stress and Anxiety in New Clinical Trial

Mindfulness-based group therapy cut stress, anxiety, and depression in advanced cancer patients, with benefits lasting two months after the program ended.

FTC Sues Medical Organization Over False Claims About Transgender Youth Treatment

The FTC sued WPATH, alleging its transgender youth treatment guidelines made false safety claims to parents, with no evidence the procedures reduce.

A Single Cup of Peppermint Tea Sharpens Memory in New Clinical Trial

A single cup of peppermint tea improved memory in four cognitive tests and increased brain blood flow in a small 25-person clinical trial.

WHO Launches Ambitious 10-Year Plan to Integrate Traditional Medicine Into Global Health Systems

WHO unveils a 10-year plan to integrate traditional medicine into global health systems, backed by 179 nations and evidence-based standards.