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Using Medical Marijuana Leads To ‘Significant Improvement’ For Sleep Apnea Patients, Study Conducted By Minnesota ...

Minnesota officials have released the results a state-funded study showing that medical marijuana provides significant benefits for people struggling with sleep apnea. Unlike many states that have enacted legalization, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis …

Opinion: Don’t forget about medical cannabis patients

Under current rules, Minnesota treats medical and adult-use cannabis as biologically identical but operationally separate. The same flower must be grown in different rooms and manufactured at different times, and it can only be sold for its originally …

Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds

Forty percent of sleep apnea patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis access program experienced significant and sustained improvements in their sleep following the use of medical cannabis products, according to data provided by researchers at the …

Walz contrasts Minnesota's bipartisan budget breakthrough with Washington's deep divisions

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and leaders of the Minnesota Legislature announced a hard-fought budget deal Thursday, contrasting the bipartisan cooperation that produced the agreement with the deep divisions that have tied Washington in knots. The …

Highway Patrol reports 10 arrests in north Missouri May 12–14, 2025

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 10 arrests in north Missouri between May 12 and May 14, 2025. The arrests were made for offenses including drug possession, driving while intoxicated, fleeing law enforcement, assault on officers, and sex crimes. …

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management shares sleep study

Researchers said about four in 10 patients saw consistent improvement in their sleep. ST PAUL, Minn. — Medical cannabis has improved sleep for Minnesotans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study from the state Office of Cannabis …

Gavin Newsom's Budget Keeps Cannabis Tax Hike: Can It Be Stopped? What's Next For Operators?

Streaming giant Netflix Inc NFLX shared an impressive milestone for its ad-supported plan at its upfront presentation to advertisers, along with highlighting upcoming content that includes bets on live content and reality television. Ad-Supported Plan …

Mohamed Abdi: Minnesota promised cannabis equity. Bureaucracy is taking it back

Minnesota legalized cannabis with a promise: to build an industry rooted in equity and inclusion, especially for those harmed by decades of prohibition. That promise gave hope to hundreds of entrepreneurs like me, social equity applicants who believed we …

Missouri Supreme Court hears ‘double taxation’ case involving marijuana dispensary

Can a marijuana dispensary be simultaneously taxed by a city and county? That’s the question the Missouri Supreme Court is now weighing. Attorney Eric Walter represents a cannabis dispensary in St. Louis County. He told the High Court this week that …

Minnesota legalizes cannabis edibles, catching some Republicans off guard

A Minnesota law went into effect Friday legalizing edibles containing small amounts of THC, the component in cannabis that provides a high, apparently surprising some Republicans, at least one of whom said he voted for the provision unknowingly. The law …

Proposal to cap Nebraska’s minimum wage increases stalls in dramatic fashion

LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers expected to spend two hours Wednesday on a nearly inevitable proposal to slow voter-approved annual increases in the state’s minimum wage to a fixed rate, rather than the faster inflation-based bumps passed in 2022. Lincoln …

Rob Sand, now running for Iowa governor, stops in Davenport

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DAVENPORT — Rob Sand, the state auditor who announced this week he would make a bid for Iowa governor in 2026, stopped in Davenport to rally supporters …

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand visits Davenport after launching campaign for governor

Sand touted the 9,000 donations his campaign received within its first 24 hours and the nearly 1,000 people who signed up to volunteer. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is on the campaign trail just days after announcing his run for governor. …

Missouri Supreme Court to decide if cities and counties can stack sales taxes on marijuana

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (WGEM) - Missourians might be paying too much in sales tax on recreational marijuana. The Missouri Supreme Court will soon decide whether cities and counties can stack taxes on marijuana. The decision could drop as soon as May 27 after …

Out-of-control wildfires consume more than 40,000 acres in NE Minnesota

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Never miss The Glean MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news delivered straight to your inbox. Wildfires continue to scorch northeastern Minnesota. “Firefighters battling at …

Arkansas troopers make marijuana bust on Interstate 40

post Home  >  The Nation   >   Arkansas troopers make marijuana bust on Interstate 40 Reading Time: < 1 minute OZARK, Ark. — Arkansas State Police reported this week that it got a significant drug bust during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in the …

Swade Cannabis takes over BesaMe Wellness' Kansas City-area locations

Missouri Supreme Court hears 2-year lawsuit over marijuana sales tax

The court’s decision on whether or not cities and counties can stack marijuana sales taxes will impact more than 70 areas statewide, where both city and county governments have been imposing a 3% tax at dispensaries.

Opinion: The state said yes to cannabis equity. Olmsted County says wait.

This kind of screening favors investors, not equity.The law requires that every jurisdiction allow at least one retailer per 12,500 residents. That includes counties and cities. But some are treating that number as a ceiling, not a floor, and then stacking …

Cytokinetics Presents Additional Data Related to Aficamten at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure 2025 ...

 Two New Analyses from SEQUOIA-HCM on Effect of Aficamten Between Patients with Mild and Moderate-to-Severe Symptoms, and Across Geographic Regions HEOR Analyses of Real-World Data Reveal Disparities in Outcomes In Females and Older Patients with Non- …

Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens Deepens as Many Remain Untreated

Many U.S. teens face mental health struggles without support, Key Healthcare urges better access to residential care and awareness nationwide. CA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New national data reveals a concerning gap in …

Applied Therapeutics Presents Full 12-Month Clinical Results and New Topline Data from INSPIRE Phase 2/3 Trial of ...

 Slowing of progression of disease observed via MRI at 24 months Improvements in outcomes and reduction in sorbitol maintained through 24 months Statistically significant correlation between absolute reduction in sorbitol and change in 10MWRT and CMT-FOM …

Intellia Announces Positive Two-Year Follow-Up Data from Ongoing Phase 1 Study of Nexiguran Ziclumeran (nex-z), in ...

Deep, durable and consistent reductions in TTR were sustained at two years, following a one-time dose of nex-z Clinically meaningful improvements in ATTRv-PN related outcomes observed at 24 months compared to baseline, including in patients who were …

Sanctuary Cosmetic Center Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in Aesthetic Medicine in Tysons Corner, Virginia

Sanctuary Cosmetic Center marks 10 years in Tysons Corner as a top destination for surgical and non-surgical aesthetics, led by Dr. Soheila Rostami. TYSONS CORNER, VA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sanctuary Cosmetic Center, …

British Patients Flock to Türkiye for Affordable Dental Treatments

With dental costs reaching record levels in the UK, more British citizens are travelling to Türkiye for top-quality yet affordable dental care. ANTALYA, TURKEY, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With dental costs reaching record levels in the …

NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins Joins Cal Dental USA & First Choice Practice Sales at CDA 2025

NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins visits CDA 2025 Day 2, joining Cal Dental USA & First Choice Practice Sales to spotlight affordable, community-driven dental care. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a headline-making …

Batth Medicals Enhances Ultrasound Scanning Standards in Romford, London

ROMFORD, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing demand for more accurate and timely diagnostic services has prompted significant improvements in ultrasound scanning at Batth Medicals, a healthcare clinic in …

The Good Feet Store Opens in Geneva to Help Local Residents and Workforce Live the Life They Love

The Leading Retailer of Premium, Personally-Fitted Arch Supports Expands with the Sixth Store in the Greater Chicago Area GENEVA, IL, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Feet Store, recognized nationally as the market- …

Tectonic Therapeutic Presents Complete Results for Positive Phase 1b Clinical Trial of TX45 in Patients with Group 2 ...

Data confirmed TX45’s tolerability profile and improvements in left ventricular function and pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (“PH-HFpEF”) In new echocardiographic …

Brain Cancer Canada Awards $68,000 Research Grant for Clinical Trial of Anti-Cancer Vaccine Targeting DIPG, the Most ...

TORONTO, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, on DIPG Awareness Day, Brain Cancer Canada is pleased to award $68,000 for an innovative research initiative led by Dr. Aru Narendran, MD, PhD, and Dr. Patrick Sipila, PhD, at The University of Calgary and …

Fractyl Health Unveils New Rejuva® Smart GLP-1™ Pancreatic Gene Therapy Preclinical Data Highlighting Durable Potency ...

Data suggests that single dose of RJVA-001 leads to durable metabolic improvements with low systemic GLP-1 exposure in db/db mouse model of T2D— potentially simultaneously addressing durability, adherence, and tolerability challenges seen with current …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

Online Dispensary Area 52 Becomes First to Ship to Texas

Area 52 becomes first dispensary to ship to Texas – without a medical card – offering same day shipping for THC gummies, THCA flower, and delta 9 products. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Area 52 has announced the …

Oatley Vigmond LLP Acclaimed in the 2025 CL Top Personal Injury Boutiques

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian Lawyer conducted a far-reaching analysis of the legal industry and is proud to recognize Oatley Vigmond LLP as one of the standout performers and celebrate their exemplary …

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) Sports Program Receives $30,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company also surprises local beep baseball team with custom equipment INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RHI Sports, a non-profit organization and primary provider of adaptive sports opportunities for individuals …

RIIG - HOOTL Secures Strategic Investment in UAE

Relationship Expands Middle East Regional Footprint, Rebrands to RIIG-HOOTL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RIIG – HOOTL, a risk intelligence and cybersecurity solutions provider, is proud to announce the …

Beyond PE: Maitland FL Private Gym Darwin Fitness Helps Homeschooled Kids Stay Fit With Structured Daytime Training

Darwin Fitness Launches Homeschool Personal Training Program to Enhance Physical and Cognitive Development in Children WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darwin Fitness, a youth-focused private training gym …

ScribeEMR to Provide Rural Health AI Medical Scribing & Coding Solutions at NRHA’s 48th Annual Rural Health Conference

WOBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ScribeEMR, a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare documentation solutions, virtual scribing, coding and medical office services, will exhibit at the National Rural Health …

Cincinnati Massage for Mental Health Pioneers Trauma-Informed Bodywork Approach

CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cincinnati Massage for Mental Health (CMMH) is redefining the intersection of massage therapy and mental health care through its innovative, trauma-informed approach to healing. …