Promising news from Ohio State this week shows hemp is an eco-friendly and inexpensive insecticide, as new and dangerous mosquito-borne diseases spread.  A study by Leafwell suggests that cannabis could save millions in healthcare costs. Two studies this week show improved quality life especially related to pain, but researchers express concern about the risks of impairment.

Hemp as a promising natural insecticide https://news.osu.edu/hemp-shows-high-promise-as-potential-natural-insecticide/

Cannabis could save billions in healthcare costs https://leafwell.com/blog/cannabis-programs-business-win

Three month study shows improved health related quality of life among medical cannabis consumers https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-024-00245-9

Marijuana use among aging Americans https://www.marijuanamoment.net/medical-marijuana-helps-people-with-arthritis-and-other-rheumatic-conditions-reduce-use-of-opioids-and-other-medications-study-shows/

Concerns about aging Americans marijuana use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyOTnklQ7yc&t=74s