Researchers have identified a specific mechanism in the prefrontal cortex for some of the negative mental health risks associated with adolescent marijuana use. By demonstrating that adolescent THC exposure modulates the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the prefrontal …
A new study found little evidence that marijuana use affects kidney function in healthy young adults. The analysis appears in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Because marijuana is becoming increasingly accepted …
The studies cited in this article ask whether medical cannabis affects the heart and the cardiovascular system, and if so, what precautions can be taken to prevent cardiovascular disease in medical cannabis consumers. A recent study focusing on the effects …
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that a component of cannabis reduces seizures in children with a rare form of epilepsy, marking a significant step in efforts to use marijuana and its derivatives to treat serious medical conditions. The …
A newly released survey of nearly 3,000 medical cannabis patients found that nearly all respondents said they could reduce their opioid consumption after adding cannabis to their treatment regimen, and …
Cannabis use among senior as research uncovers more and more health benefits of cannabis, it is clear that the stigma of cannabis use is steadily falling away, a fact which is reflected in the increasing use among the senior population …
Chemicals in cannabis could be effective at treating painful migraines, research has revealed. And cannabinoids, the compounds in marijuana that make you feel high, may even be better at treating pain than recommended migraine medication. Researchers found that pills containing …