Landmark Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cannabis Does Not Impair Driving
Research shows cannabidiol safe for driving and THC effects fade in hours. A landmark study on how cannabis affects driving ability has shown that cannabidiol…
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Data From Over 80,000 Samples Shows Cannabis Strength Soared Over Past 50 Years
Largest study on how cannabis has changed over time finds increased strength putting consumers at greater risk of harm. New research shows that over the…
CBD Helps Reduce COVID-19 Lung Damage by Increasing Levels of Protective Peptide
One way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in…
CBD Users Think Its Real Medicine That Cures Acne, AFib, Anxiety – Where’s the Evidence?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical found in hemp or marijuana plants that does not make users high. Despite CBD only being approved by the US Food and…
Contrary to Some Claims, Cannabis Use Appears to Encourage, Not Replace, Opioid Use
Contrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of…
Medical Experts: It Is Time to Embrace Cannabis for Medicinal Use
20 months after cannabis-based products for medicinal use were legalized in the UK, attitudes towards using them are still highly skeptical, say researchers. Attitudes towards…
Cannabis Use Shows Substantial Risks, No Benefits for Cardiovascular Health
Observational studies have found no cardiovascular benefits associated with cannabis use. Cannabis use may be linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, atrial fibrillation…
Marijuana Concentrates Boost THC Levels but Not Impairment – Mobile Lab Offers First Glimpse of Real-World Use
Smoking high-potency marijuana concentrates boosts blood levels of THC more than twice as much as smoking conventional weed, but it doesn’t necessarily get you higher,…
New Research Reveals Cannabis on Iron Age Altars at the Judahite Shrine of Biblical Arad
Analysis of the material on two Iron Age altars discovered at the entrance to the “holy of holies” of a shrine at Tel Arad in…
More Than 90% of Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Chronic Pain Relief
More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown that doctors recommend for…
Presciption Medications Can Interact With Cannabis: 5 Things to Know
A practice article provides 5 things to know on how drugs can interact with cannabinoids in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The antifungal drug ketoconazole was…
Not All Cannabis Is the Same: Pharmaceutical CBD More Effective for Reducing Epileptic Seizures
Study finds artisanal CBD not as effective as pharmaceutical CBD for reducing seizures. Children and teens with epilepsy who were treated with pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD)…
Hidden Antibiotic Potential of Cannabis Uncovered – “Real Therapeutic Potential”
McMaster University researchers have identified an antibacterial compound made by cannabis plants that may serve as a lead for new drug development. An interdisciplinary team…
Potency Confusion as Few Consumers Understand THC Levels in Cannabis Edibles
Few cannabis consumers understand what the THC numbers on packages of cannabis edibles really mean, according to a new University of Waterloo study. The study,…
First Comprehensive Analysis of Vaping Lung Injury (EVALI) Provides Important Insight
A new study published today (January 24, 2020) in the journal Toxics provides important insight into the recent lung intoxication epidemic referred to as “e-cigarette or…
Greater Risk for Cannabis Use Disorder Among Adults With Chronic Pain
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that non-medical cannabis use — including frequent or problematic use…
Significant Risks From Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy Discovered in New Research
A new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University definitively shows that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during…
Novel Health Risks Presented by Cannabis Edibles
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors…