Warning: Marijuana Use May Alter Your DNA Methylation
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has…
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has…
Adolescents who engage in recreational cannabis use are two to four times more prone to developing psychiatric disorders compared to teenagers who abstain from using…
New research indicates that cannabis may alleviate “chemo brain.” New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that cancer patients employing cannabis to manage…
Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experiencing increased appetite (“the munchies”), tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes compared to…
A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and depression. Cannabis is one of the world’s…
A recent study published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, led by the University of Oslo, unveils a shared genetic basis for cannabis use and psychiatric…
The research builds on previous discoveries made by OHSU, indicating that persistent use of cannabis could potentially impair male fertility in animal studies. This will…
NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people. A scientific study has found a…
Worms could be a good research model for understanding the endocannabinoid system—and possibly developing better drugs. Worms exposed to a cannabinoid exhibit behavior similar to…
Nematode worms (C. elegans) display a similar response to cannabinoids as humans, preferring their favorite foods when exposed to the substances, according to a study…
As the U.S. pushes for wider access to naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote, researchers are exploring cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential alternative due to its…
A recent study has analyzed the mortality rates across seven states that have recreational cannabis dispensaries. The University of Illinois Chicago has conducted a new…
Experts recommend future substance use research should combine survey and hair analysis results. Hair analysis could be the key to understanding adolescent drug usage, as…
Researchers caution that cannabis use is not without risk. People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary…
A rise in asthma cases has been observed in children from certain racial and ethnic minority groups in states where recreational use of marijuana has…
Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues…
A new paper has revealed 338,727 instances of intentional misuse and abuse for children aged 6 to 18 years old. A recent study published in…
Marijuana use may affect oral health and treatment. As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from…