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Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. If you’ve ever seen a bottle of “full-spectrum hemp oil” plopped next to a “CBD isolate oil,” it might have caused a pause or head scratch. Aren’t they the same…

Chad Bronstein Photo Courtesy: Chad Bronstein For decades, mainstream and cannabis companies have largely operated within their distinct lanes. Federal and regional regulations created seemingly impenetrable boundaries for both sectors to work together to reach new audiences, but as the national legalization movement continues to accelerate and an increasing number of consumers embrace legal cannabis products,…

Hemp, or Cannabis sativa, is a versatile plant that can be grown in many different climates to produce a number of materials. Its fiber can be turned into clothing, its seeds can make for a nutritious snack, and its oils are in-demand for their high cannabinoid count (more on that later). There’s lots of talk…

The latest and greatest in the world of CBD, from premium topical solutions to chocolate edibles. Graphic by Michael Gascon CBD (short for cannabidiol) has been trending exponentially over the last two years, and it’s expected to flourish at a compound annual growth rate of 22.2% through 2025 thanks to the demand of its wellness and…

CBD from cannabis could become the next COVID-19 treatment – according to new study. Getty As we continue to see outbreaks of the novel coronavirus surging, many are waiting and hoping for treatments to be developed that might treat, cure or prevent the potentially deadly disease. In a surprising turn of events, cannabis is on…

A young woman using CBD cream for face. Getty After evaluating nearly 1,000 CBD products from the largest and most established CBD brands in the U.S., shopCBD produced exciting lab results that showcase an unbiased assortment of reliable and trustworthy CBD. The company wanted to evaluate CBD products on the market to ensure they were…

In these tough times, there are many ways to keep your startup alive. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! July 15, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The first challenge facing startups in America, Europe and the rest of the world is…

Boing Boing presents these words from our sponsor, Real Tested CBD! Given there is a global pandemic, ways to boost the immune system are even more sought after than usual. Having a strong immune system is the base for staying healthy, and though there are a lot of products people use to aid in immune…

We are all impressionable to fads. Remember fidget spinners? Just a few years ago, these toys became a craze practically overnight. Forbes once called them “the must-have office toys for 2017”, and at one point they were so popular that giant corporations like Toys R Us had to airfreight tens of thousands of them to…

On December 30, 2019, Congress passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, which was later accompanied by a Joint Explanatory Statement, directing the FDA to conduct a sampling study of the current CBD marketplace to determine the extent to which products are mislabeled or adulterated. Last week, the FDA met its obligation by submitted…

One in three young adults have at least one risk factor that could result in severe COVID-19 infections, a new study found.The researchers determined that smoking was the most prevalent risk factor for people in their late teens and 20s.Other factors like underlying diseases or genetic differences could also put young people at risk of…

I’ve known Literary Agent/author Eric Smith as an editor and friend for about a decade now; I even wrote a review of his most recent novel, the delightful Don’t Read the Comments, right here on BoingBoing. Sadly, Smith recently had to put down his beloved corgi, Augie, after five and a half sweet years together.…