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Marijuana and hemp are varieties of cannabis that developed due to selective breeding – hemp for its fiber and marijuana for its medicinal components. While the two look and smell-alike, they are chemically and structurally different. The major difference between the two are the levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the chemical in marijuana that has intoxicating effects. Hemp has only trace quantities of THC, while some marijuana strains can have more than 20 percent THC. To learn even more about hemp, watch PBS NewsHour Weekend’s report from Kentucky, where officials and farmers are experimenting with creating a new industry around this plant. .

If you’re new to cannabis-based medicine, trying to figure out the best medical cannabis product to treat your condition can be downright confusing. In some states, product names range from...

For many of us, interacting with our doctor even under the best of circumstances can be an intimidating experience. Are you bracing yourself for bad news? Unconsciously neglecting uncomfortable—but nevertheless...

Sarah Overby, LPN, is the Medical Science & Patient Liaison for Minnesota Medical Solutions, a subsidiary of Vireo Health. With Super Bowl LII happening this Sunday in Minneapolis, MN, we...

For many medical cannabis users, one of the most challenging aspects of getting treatment isn’t finding access to safe, validated cannabis medications; it’s negotiating the complicated world of health insurance....