Global Health Updates: Cannabis, Cannabidiol, and More

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Congress to revise laws ensuring access to CBD products. In a Truth Social post, Trump emphasized the need for updated regulations to facilitate access to full-spectrum cannabidiol products for Americans.

In other news, Thermo Fisher Scientific has signaled potential challenges in academic demand due to inflationary risks and geopolitical tensions, particularly linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The announcement affected the company's stock adversely, amid broader concerns in the life sciences sector.

Additionally, China's customs authority has banned poultry imports from Chile following a bird flu outbreak. As a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding its livestock industry, the ban underscores growing global biosecurity concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)