The percentages on cannabis labels can be confusing — especially for CBD content. Here's how to read them and what they actually mean for your experience.

When muscles go unused — through injury, illness, or bed rest — they break down fast. A new 2026 study looked at whether CBD could protect against that process. The findings are more specific than you might expect.

You've probably heard that indica relaxes you and sativa energizes you. But cannabis scientists say the picture is more complicated — and more interesting — than that.

Older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups of cannabis users — but the research has rarely focused on them specifically. A new 2026 study followed 968 patients aged 65 and over for six months. Here's what they found.

Millions of World Cup tourists are walking into Canadian dispensaries for the first time. The American Medical Association just formally acknowledged cannabis may help manage dementia-related agitation. And a new study links cannabis legalization to lower personal bankruptcy rates. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.

One of the most common mistakes beginners make with cannabis is taking too much, too fast. Here's a simple guide to finding your starting dose and doing it safely.

Why does cannabis affect pain at all? This 2026 review explains the biology behind it — and introduces an emerging direction in cannabis research that could change how effectively these compounds work in the body.

Eight in ten Canadians now source cannabis legally. Meanwhile in the US, the DEA rescheduling hearing got underway — and the government's own witnesses said cannabis is safer than alcohol and belongs off Schedule I. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.

THC and CBD are both found in cannabis, but they work very differently in your body. Here's a simple, honest comparison for anyone trying to figure out which one is right for them.

Researchers just analyzed over 10,000 scientific papers on cannabis and cancer in one place. The findings on symptom management — pain, nausea, sleep, appetite — are more consistent than most people realize. Here's what the science actually says.

Canada's legal cannabis market hit $1.86 billion in the first four months of 2026, Australia changed the rules for medical patients who drive, and the UN confirmed cannabis is the world's most used drug with 256 million users. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.

Terpenes are what give cannabis its distinctive smell — but they also play a bigger role in your experience than most beginners realize. Here's what you need to know.

Chronic pain isn't one thing — it comes in different forms with different underlying causes. A new 2026 study asked whether cannabinoids work across all three main types. Here's what the real-world data actually showed.

Pre-rolls are now Canada's biggest cannabis category, Germany approved the world's first cannabis painkiller for chronic back pain, and the US rescheduling hearing takes a surprising turn before it even begins. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.

Tinctures are one of the most precise and approachable ways to use cannabis, but they're also one of the most misunderstood. Here's a plain-language guide.

Everyone's heard that cannabis can help with sleep — but the science has mostly been guesswork until now. This is the first randomized clinical trial ever done on CBG specifically for sleep, and the results are worth knowing about.

Quebec's cannabis retailer crossed $800 million in sales, Aurora Cannabis had its best year ever, and Germany's two-year legalization report found no meaningful impact on traffic safety. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.

CBD has become one of the most talked-about wellness compounds in the world — but there's a lot of confusion about what it actually does. Here's what you need to know.

You've probably seen headlines about CBD and cancer. This 2026 review looked at what the lab science actually shows about how CBD interacts with cancer cells — and it's more specific than most headlines suggest. Here's the honest breakdown.

The World Cup arrives in Canada this week — and cannabis shops are ready. Plus, Manitoba raises its markup, US states sue to block rescheduling, and scientists make a plastic out of CBD. Here's this week's global cannabis news, simply explained.