Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced additional findings from last year’s human clinical study HYPER-H21-4. The findings demonstrate significant reductions in several pro-inflammatory biomarkers known to be linked to cardiovascular disease (“CVD”) and a host of other conditions. “There is some pre-clinical evidence for the anti-inflammatory actions … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Positive Findings from DehydraTECH-CBD Hypertension Study”

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, will be represented at an upcoming Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series. The company announced that CEO Eric A. Adams will be the featured speaker at the May 23, 2023, fireside chat; the event is … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) CEO Featured in Upcoming Water Tower Research Fireside Chat”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced successful completion of its animal study HOR-A22-1, showing significant enhancement in the oral delivery of the estrogen hormone estradiol, an important component of therapeutic products in the women’s health sector. According to the update, the DehydraTECH-estradiol formulation achieved an average peak … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Study Demonstrates Significant Enhancement in Oral Estradiol Delivery”

ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI), D/B/A Elite Cannabis Group Incorporated, a Nevada -based portfolio company pivoting into the legal cannabis and cannabinoid marketplace, has announced that 8bit, its soon soon-to-be-acquired cannabis brand, is experiencing significant growth. The company noted that 8bit has expanded its active distribution footprint by 30 locations, increasing from 20 stores to 50 stores in … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – ECGI Holdings Inc. (ECGI) Reports 1,000% Annualized Distribution Channel Growth for New Cannabis Brand”

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, is reporting on its financial and operational results for the quarter ending March 2023; the report showed the company’s best-ever annual revenue and net income for its latest four quarters. According to the report, AmeriCann has reported five consecutive quarters … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – AmeriCann Inc. (ACAN) Reports Best-Ever Revenue, Net Income”

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, today announced financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, which ended March 31, 2023. “The third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was an important period for InMed, as we achieved several … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Q3 2023 Financial Results, Provides Business Update”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has announced the closing of its public offering of 2,106,000 units, with each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. Each unit was sold at a public offering price of $0.95. The warrants … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Secures $2M in Public Offering”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced completion of batch manufacturing of the DehydraTECH(TM)-processed cannabidiol (“CBD”) and placebo materials for its upcoming U.S. phase 1b hypertension clinical trial HYPER-H23-1. According to the update, Lexaria retained the services of a U.S. contract manufacturing organization to produce the materials compliant … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Completion of cGMP Manufacturing for Upcoming Clinical Trial”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is improving how active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier oral ingestion methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules through its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology. DehydraTECH can be used with a wide range of product formats, including pharmaceuticals, neutraceuticals, consumer … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Pivotal Milestones Concerning DehydraTECH(TM) Technology, Including IND Application Plans”

In October 2018, Canada became the first developed country to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use (https://cnw.fm/CnFvC). Aimed at curbing the illicit trade of the drug and launching a new source of economic growth, this move is playing a significant role in the economy. For instance, Deloitte’s study, which considered the direct, indirect, and induced … Continue reading “Lift Toronto 2023 Cannabis Conference & Expo Promises to Energize, Inspire, Educate, and Motivate Audiences from Across the Cannabis Ecosystem”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just announced the awarding of the contract for clinical research organization (“CRO”) services to California-based InClin, Inc. This move is in line with the company’s upcoming Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-registered, U.S. Phase 1b Investigational New Drug (“IND”) hypertension study, HYPER-H23-1 that will explore … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Kicks Off FDA IND Filing Process with Granted CRO Contract to California-Based InClin, Inc.”

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is warning its workers and their family members to say no to CBD. CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the two primary compounds found in marijuana. However, unlike THC, which induces a high when ingested, CBD does not. In a recently published advisory, the agency highlighted some issues associated … Continue reading “420 with CNW — U.S. Border Patrol Agents Cautioned Against Using CBD Products”

Cannabis industry growers, processors, manufacturers, brands, budtenders, retailers, educators, advocates, regulators, consumers, investors, and more, are invited to attend the Lift Toronto 2023 Cannabis Conference & Expo to be held June 1-3, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The three-day event will begin on Thursday, June 1, with the Lift Cannabis Business Conference (“LCBC”), … Continue reading “Lift Toronto 2023 Cannabis Conference & Expo Connects Brands, Investors, Growers & Consumers from Across the Cannabis Industry”

BizCann Expo, a must-attend event for anyone working in the cannabis space, will be held in the city of Medellín, Columbia, May 20-21, 2023, a beautiful location surrounded by the spectacular Andes mountains. Colombia’s location an1d promising regulatory environment make it a rich location for the cannabis industry, with Medellin and nearby regions guiding its … Continue reading “BizCann Expo: An Elite Business & Networking Event for All Things Cannabis”

According to a recent Canadian study, medical marijuana may be able to lessen cancer patients’ dependence on other medications by easing their discomfort. The study, published in “BMF Palliative and Supportive Care,” involved the examination of 358 cancer patients and concluded that cannabis could be safely combined with other medications to help in pain management. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Shows Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients Manage Pain”

About CannabisNewsWire CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) CannabisNewsBreaks that summarize corporate news and information, (3) enhanced press release services, (4) social media distribution and optimization services, and (5) a full array of corporate communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company … Continue reading “BizCann Expo Spearheading Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Education on All Aspects of The Cannabis Industry in South and Latin America”

While delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most publicly known cannabinoids, cannabis produces more than 100 different cannabinoids. Delta-9 THC is the main psychoactive agent in cannabis, and it is illegal at the federal level and in states that do not allow recreational or medical cannabis sales. In recent years, players in the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The DEA Wants Delta-8 Banned, CBD Severely Restricted”

A study by testing company and medical lab Quest Diagnostics has revealed that Americans are failing marijuana tests in unprecedented numbers. The firm’s annual analysis found that the number of U.S. employees who tested positive for marijuana was the highest Quest Diagnostics had seen since it started collecting data on workplace drug testing in 1988. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Analysis Finds Significant Number of US Employees Failing Cannabis Drug Tests”

Last Friday night, all across Vancouver, British Columbia, cannabis retail shops were taking the coverings off of their windows. This was after the government altered the law in response to a spike in cannabis store robberies in the province. The move is meant to protect both customers and sellers. Until recently, the opaque film window … Continue reading “420 with CNW — As Security Concerns Escalate, B.C. Alters Law on Cannabis Shop Window Coverings”

According to a senior federal health official, cannabis products must be controlled as states continue to legalize marijuana. Nora Volkow, director of NIDA, stated that while it would be ideal if states took their time enacting reform, the reality is that they are enacting reform and people need to know what they can do to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — NIDA Director Wants Cannabis Products Federally Regulated”

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill offering protections for parents and guardians who use medical marijuana. The bill prevents state officials from classifying parents who use medical marijuana for allowed conditions as being “neglectful” of their children. After Maryland voters voted in favor of a ballot measure to legalize medical cannabis last year, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Maryland Governor Enacts Bill Offering Parental Protections for Using Medical Marijuana”

A recent study conducted by the AMA has revealed a significant relationship between the utilization of medical cannabis and notable enhancements in the quality of life experienced by individuals grappling with conditions like insomnia and chronic pain. In a comprehensive retrospective analysis, the researchers examined a sample of 3,148 individuals from Australia that had been … Continue reading “420 with CNW — AMA Study Says Medical Cannabis Causes Sustained, Significant Health Improvements”

Officials in the state of Michigan are considering putting an end to drug testing for cannabis for job applicants of certain government positions. Last week, the state’s Civil Service Commission put forward some amendments to the government’s code of employment on Friday and opened a public comment period on the pair of policies. This comes … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Michigan Officials Consider Scrapping Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing”

Earlier this week, Attorney General Ashley Moody submitted a ballot measure to legalize recreational cannabis to the Florida Supreme Court. Smart & Safe Florida, a political committee that supports the rights of adults to buy, possess and use cannabis within reasonable regulations, is sponsoring the proposed amendment to the constitution. Thus far, the committee has … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida Supreme Court Considers 2024 Recreational Cannabis Legalization Initiative”

Related Editorial While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell. With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges”

Related Editorial The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky. Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector”

Related Editorial In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Reach in Cannabis Industry to Include Processing, Manufacturing”

Related Editorial As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Cultivation, Extraction Equipment as California Hemp Market Surges”

Related Editorial Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Secures Series of Noteworthy Deals with Top Retailers”

Related Editorial With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Experiencing Strong Growth as Demand Rises in Booming Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology”

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions”