Marijuana & Heart Disease: Natural Supplement May Mitigate Risk
A recent study by Stanford researchers suggests a potential link between regular marijuana use and an increased risk of heart attack, specifically myocardial infarction. The study also explores how...
View ArticleMarijuana, Dementia & the Aging Brain
The article discusses the potential benefits of marijuana, specifically THC, on the aging brain and dementia. It highlights that cannabis consumption among adults aged 65 and older has increased...
View ArticleMarijuana & Pain Relief: All In Your Head?
The history of medicinal marijuana, particularly its pain-relieving properties, is explored in the context of the placebo effect in a Swedish study. The study, which analyzed 20 individual research...
View ArticleMarijuana vs. Tobacco: Evaluating A Controversial New Study
A study from the University of Ottawa suggested that smoking marijuana might be more harmful to the lungs than tobacco, causing a stir in the media. However, the study faced criticism due to its...
View ArticleRecreational Marijuana Approaching The Concerns of Florida’s Medical Cannabis...
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida is advancing, with the "Smart & Safe Florida" political committee submitting over 294,000 valid petition signatures for a proposed amendment,...
View ArticleLegalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Substance Abuse (Study)
"A recent study published by Cambridge University Press, involving researchers from the University of Minnesota, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical...
View ArticleBlocking Brain’s “Natural Marijuana” Linked to Alzheimer’s Pathology
Stanford research suggests that blocking endocannabinoids, often referred to as the body's "natural marijuana," may be linked to Alzheimer's pathology. The study found that a protein fragment known as...
View ArticleSchizophrenia Risk & Cannabis Use Disorder
A recent study conducted by the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has found a significant association between cannabis use disorder...
View ArticleAMA: Medical Marijuana Associated with “Significant” Health Improvements
An exhaustive study conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) confirms the significant improvements in health-related quality of life resulting from medical cannabis treatment for patients...
View ArticleIs Marijuana Linked to a Higher Risk of Heart Attacks?
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests a link between marijuana use and increased cardiovascular risks, sparking widespread media coverage with alarming...
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