Cannabis users may have a heightened risk of diabetes: Why?

Cannabis use is linked to a four times higher diabetes risk, a new study finds. Image credit: Mal de Ojo Studio/Stocksy People who use cannabis are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who do not use it, according to a new...

European textile federations unite to combat ultra-fast fashion

On the occasion of the Premiere Vision trade fair in Villepinte, the leading European textile and clothing federations issued a solemn call for urgent action against the rapid rise of ultra fast fashion. At Premiere Vision Villepinte, leading...

Air Purifier for Cannabis: How to Eliminate Smoke and Odours Effectively

Breathing clean air always feels fresh and relaxing, especially when you’re at home and want your space to feel welcoming. Many people enjoy cannabis, but smoke and strong odours can often linger indoors, which makes the atmosphere less pleasant...

Alliance For European Flax-Linen & Hemp Expands Technical Capabilities With Addition Of Circular Structures

PARIS — September 16, 2025 — The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is pleased to welcome CIRCULAR STRUCTURES, a Bremen-based platform for sustainable material development and product incubation, to its Technical Section. This addition...

Proteas take World Test Championship trophy on nationwide victory tour

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed the schedule for the Proteas’ nationwide Mace tour. On June 18 and 19, fans across Gauteng came out in their thousands to welcome the newly crowned Test world champions home. The celebrations began with the...

William Ruto to commission commuter rail service from SGR Mombasa terminus to city's CBD

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) explained how passengers will benefit from the new Mombasa commuter rail service The state corporation revealed the date when President William Ruto will commission the multi-billion-shilling project The new...

OpEd: U.S, Hemp Roundtable Advisory Council says farmers thrive through common sense

WASHINGTON — As multigenerational farmers, we’ve weathered many storms—economic shifts, changing consumer demands, and evolving agricultural practices. But recently, the hemp farming industry has faced some uncertainty about how we will be...

Joburg walks last — City named world’s least walkable

Johannesburg – Johannesburg has been ranked the world’s least walkable city in a global study of 90 urban areas, mainly due to high crime rates, heavy car dependency, and poor urban infrastructure. According to the latest Compare the Market AU...

2 Vietnamese arrested for receiving 2.2 kg of cannabis in post

Taipei, Sept. 16 (CNA) Two Vietnamese men were arrested for receiving 2.2 kilograms of dried cannabis flower worth NT$3 million (US$98,895) via international package, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) said Tuesday. The suspects, surnamed Vo...

Cannabis-based medical products can help with insomnia

People with insomnia get better sleep when taking cannabis-based medical products, research has shown. Around one in three people have difficulty sleeping, with approximately 10% suffering from insomnia disorder. Current treatments for the...

Study: Frequent Cannabis Consumers Do Not Display Driving Impairments After 48 Hours of Abstinence 

A study published in July in the journal Psychopharmacology found that frequent cannabis consumers did not display impairments in driving performance after at least 48 hours of abstinence. The researchers from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis...

Qantas launches huge sale on flights to Asia - plus more incredible travel deals

Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Qantas has today launched a one-week sale on flights to Asia, with more than 80,000 discounted seats on offer. Return economy fares are on sale starting from just $519, with...

Cannabis use linked to 4x higher Type 2 Diabetes risk – what experts are urging you to know

If you think that skipping that thick tiramisu latte with extra cream on top but still taking your nightly dose of pot saves you from diabetes, think again. A new study, though still in preliminary stage, has suggested that cannabis use can lead...

Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Incident Diabetes

TOPLINE: Cannabis use was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk of developing diabetes over a 5-year period, according to an analysis of real-world data from more than 4 million adults.METHODOLOGY:As global cannabis use rises, its...

NJ launches NJ LEAF program to help support state’s cannabis supply chain

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has just approved a new $15 million pilot program to support the state’s cannabis supply chain. The program is said to bridge capital across gaps for recreational cannabis growers, manufacturers and...

Cannabis use may quadruple the risk of developing diabetes

Cannabis use is linked to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing diabetes, according to an analysis of real-world data from over 4 million adults, being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of...

Trump & U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling: The Compliance Reality for Existing Operators (Part 1 of 3)

Introduction The U.S. cannabis industry stands at a crossroads. With the federal government weighing whether to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, operators, investors, and policymakers face unprecedented uncertainty. The...

Pa. hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis, law enforcement

This story originally appeared on WITF. A Lancaster business owner who produces and sells hemp-based beverages is fed up with the legal patchwork of state and federal rules governing his products, and he’s angry that bigger players in the world of...

Cannabis group Labat back in hot water with JSE regulators

The company faces another potential suspension after again failing to report financial results 15 September 2025 - 13:58 by Jacob Webster A question mark hangs over the fate of cannabis company Labat Africa after it received another suspension...

Cannabis Use May Spike Risk Of Diabetes Fourfold: Study

New Delhi: People using cannabis may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes, according to a large study of over four million adults on Monday. Details Cannabis use is increasing globally, with an estimated 219 million users (4.3 per...