CBD

Riley Cote Cannabis

Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far more open about using it

Pregnant women who use marijuana face higher risk of birth complications, study finds

Marijuana Pregnant Women

Children's Health

Melatonin gummies often have higher doses than what's listed on their labels, study finds

Melatonin gummies children

Alternative Medicine

CBD is not a cure-all – here's what science says about its real health benefits

Alternative Medicine

CBD and cannabis products for skincare are growing in popularity, but experts say more research is needed

CBD oil

Alternative Medicine

A new form of CBD may offer more potent pain relief and ease opioid cravings

Temple CBD Analog

Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy

Affordable Care Act Obama 2010s

Alternative Medicine

FDA warns Pennsylvania CBD company to cease making claims about medical benefits

CBD FDA PA

Alternative Medicine

Using CBD carries 'real risk' to your health, FDA warns

Carroll - CBD oil products at Weaver's Way co-op.

Alternative Medicine

$3 million in NIH grants will investigate whether CBD really relieves pain

CBD Oils NIH

A sixth person has died of a vaping-related lung illness

Vaping Pen THC FLickr 09102019

Former Phillies star Shane Victorino announces hemp, CBD joint venture in Hawaii

Shane Victorino hemp CBD

Treating heroin use disorder is added to CBD's laundry list, small study finds

Carroll - CBD oil products at Weaver's Way co-op.

Take a CBD cooking class and learn to infuse hemp into your favorite dishes

Carroll - Judy Beck, CBD User

Georgie's House of Gelat'oh bringing CBD-infused gelato to Philly

New gelato shop opening in Frankford spring 2019

Alternative Medicine

Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them

Carroll - Judy Beck, CBD User

Saxbys selling CBD-infused cold brew coffee on 4/20

Saxbys serving CBD-infused cold brew coffee on 4/20

Alternative Medicine

Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?

Carroll - Medical marijuana and CBD products.

Pairing painkillers with music may enhance relief, new study finds

pain pills music

West Chester eatery adds breakfast cheesesteak with CBD to menu

West Chester’s Roots Cafe breakfast cheesesteaks

Former Eagle, former Flyer to talk health benefits of using THC and CBD

anthology wellness nolibs cbd oil

CBD oil and your pet: What you need to know

dog

West Chester's Roots Café is introduces CBD add-ons to Philly suburbs

west chester roots cafe

Former cyclist Floyd Landis opening bike, coffee, hemp shop in Lancaster County

Floyd Landis Coffee Hemp Bike Shop

Temple grad teams up with George Lopez to launch cannabis-inspired clothing line

Chris Voag and George Lopez

Alternative Medicine

CBN is the lesser-known CBD relative that may help lull you to sleep

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Weavers Way co-op becomes bona fide CBD hub – with infused kombucha on tap

kombucha on tap unsplash

CBD-infused dinner, drinks and brunch coming to Old City

Ardiente brunch cocktails

Alternative Medicine

Hemp stocking stuffers: your guide to CBD this holiday season

anthology wellness nolibs cbd oil

Alternative Medicine

Sip-N-Glo just launched a fruity new CBD juice

glo easy sip n glo

Psilocybin Cancer Depression

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Philadelphia Addiction Crisis

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Tampons Philly Schools

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

mamava lactation

App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

Purdue Pharma settlement

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to N.J.

Travis Barker Running

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

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