As more people across the U.S. use marijuana for medical and recreational reasons, two new…
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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.
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease A new study…
Among more than 50,000 COVID-19 Citizen Science Study participants, around a quarter of users of…
Researchers Uncover How Stress Triggers the Same Receptors As THC During stressful situations, your brain…
Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues is linked to significant improvements in…
UB Researchers Advise Caution As THC-O-Acetate Garners Increased Interest The cannabis plant is complex, containing…
An International Research Team Has Clarified the Mode of Action of Cannabinoids in Inflammation The…
A Columbia University study found high metal levels in marijuana users’ blood and urine, highlighting…
UCLA chemists develop method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably…
UC San Diego scientists evaluate how accurate law-enforcement administered field sobriety tests are at measuring…
Cannabis legalization has led to increased poisoning cases, especially among children, with edibles playing a…
There are no FDA-approved medications currently available for cannabis disorder or addiction. A first-in-class drug…
Northwestern researchers linked marijuana use to epigenetic changes, identifying DNA markers tied to mental health…
Adolescents who engage in recreational cannabis use are two to four times more prone to…
New Research Indicates That Cannabis May Alleviate “Chemo Brain” New research from the University of…
Adolescent cannabis use alters fat storage, leading to long-term metabolic disruptions with potential health consequences.…
A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing…
Shared genetic factors connect cannabis use with psychiatric disorders, offering insights for personalized care and…