Researchers find smoking marijuana poses similar cardiac risks to tobacco, with increased legalization leading to…
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Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a complex and widely studied plant known for its diverse chemical compounds, including cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Beyond its longstanding cultural and recreational use, cannabis has become a major focus of scientific research, with studies exploring its therapeutic potential, impacts on brain function, medicinal applications, and broader social and environmental effects. Ongoing investigations continue to unravel how cannabis interacts with the human body, how it can be used safely, and what its long-term health consequences might be.
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC conducted one of the first nationally-representative…
Delta-8 THC’s safety and marketing issues prompt FDA alerts, given the product’s psychoactive effects and…
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may…
More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds…
Asthma prevalence is higher in high school students who use cannabis compared to non-users, with…
Recent research shows that cannabis use is linked to increased asthma prevalence, highlighting potential public…
New study reveals higher cannabis use among people over 50 since the pandemic and state-level…
8 in 10 cannabis users report combining marijuana with exercise, saying it boosts motivation and…
New research reveals that cannabis activates certain brain cells to stimulate appetite, paving the way…
According to findings recently presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, combining…
Large Kaiser Permanente study adds to evidence about low birthweight, preterm birth, admission to neonatal…
Cannabis use is rapidly increasing across the U.S., especially among young adults, and it’s bringing…
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from Yale, involving the analysis of over one million…
Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids.…
A group of researchers recommends additional investigation and assessment of guidelines for the medical application.…
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Birth Outcomes A study recently published in the…
Research indicates that cannabis users show enhanced empathy, offering potential insights into treatments for social…