09/25/2019
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects as many as 3 in 4 menstruating people, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms range from mood swings, irritability, and depression to headaches, acne flares, and joint and muscle pain. While most people have relatively mild symptoms, when PMS disrupts a Read More
09/24/2019
States are responding to the vaping crisis with statements about the safety of the medical marijuana products that they regulate. Most recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said that legal and regulated marijuana vaping products available to certified patients enrolled in the st Read More
09/22/2019
For the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the illness takes a terrible toll. Slowly and steadily, patients lose their memory and their ability to perform daily tasks. More than 80% of caregiving is provided by unpaid family members and friends. And Alzheimer’s kil Read More
09/20/2019
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $3 million in grants to study cannabinoids for pain relief, though the research won’t cover THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana. Stat reported that the nine newly funded studies will investigate the pain-relieving and anti-i Read More
09/19/2019
Most of the nearly 400 patients hospitalized from vaping-related lung disease will likely recover, but they may have long-lasting complications. Many of the patients are suffering from a type of pneumonia called lipoid pneumonia, NPR reported. This occurs when lipids, or oils, enter the l Read More
09/19/2019
Dr. Anden is a board-certified physician and a recommending cannabis doctor in her home state of Utah. We interviewed her about terpenes and how they can enhance a patient’s experience with medical marijuana. What are terpenes? Dr. Anden: Terpenes are the p Read More
09/18/2019
Physicians are seeing a rise in requests for medical marijuana among seniors in Florida, according to the Palm Beach Post. The state passed a bill approving medical marijuana use in 2017, and advocates say they have seen an increase in interest among the over-55 set. More than 250,000 Flo Read More
09/17/2019
In response to the rash of hospitalizations and deaths linked to vaping, some doctors who prescribe medical marijuana are telling their patients to quit vaping and smoke a joint instead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 380 cases of severe respiratory illness and s Read More
09/16/2019
The Editorial Board of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette has called for new driving laws to address the growing number of Pennsylvania residents using medical marijuana. Existing federal laws adopted by the state make it a crime to drive while having any level of marijuana in your blood. Yet ma Read More
09/16/2019
Whether you’re catching some rays on the beach, visiting friends and family, hiking in a national park, driving cross country, or heading out on a bucket list adventure in a foreign country, these trip tips can help you travel with medical marijuana discreetly, safely and legally. Here Read More
