02/21/2020
Topical cannabis may help relieve itching, according to a review of the medical research. The skin contains cannabinoid receptors, which play a role in regulating inflammation, itching and redness, and immune reactions. According to the review, published in the Journal of the American Read More
02/18/2020
One third of pregnant women said they would consider using marijuana to reduce pain during labor and delivery, according to a survey of women who had recently given birth at a university hospital in Canada. As medical and recreational marijuana has become legalized in the U.S., there h Read More
02/16/2020
Contrary to stories coming out of California and other pot-friendly states, getting legal access to a federally-regulated Schedule 1 drug isn’t as simple as walking in, dropping your cash on the counter, and smiling for a picture. If you applied for a medical marijuana card from your Read More
02/14/2020
About 1 in 4 elite and college athletes reported using marijuana within the past year, according to a review of 37 studies. Athletes use cannabis for a range of reasons, including helping to reduce pain and soreness, improve sleep, enhance performance, and for recreational use. Mar Read More
02/12/2020
State medical marijuana laws (MML) are associated with fewer workers’ compensation claims, suggesting that cannabis reduces disability and allows more people to get back to work. The study, published in the journal Health Economics, looked at the association between medical marijuana Read More
02/07/2020
The percentage of patients with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and lupus who are using marijuana to manage their symptoms has tripled in five years. In 2019, 18% of patients surveyed said they’ve used cannabis, up from 6% in 2014. Use was more prevalent in and near Read More
02/05/2020
Hey there, your cardiologist called—and gave us a list of ten things they want you to know about your heart health and marijuana. While marijuana remains a schedule I substance under federal law—which limits its availability for research purposes—experts say the full pictu Read More
02/03/2020
The percentage of fatal crashes involving drivers who tested positive for THC in Washington State more than doubled since before marijuana became legalized there, according to a new study by AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Study. An estimated 21% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes Read More
01/31/2020
CBD’s many benefits—like easing anxiety, relaxing tight muscles, and soothing pain or discomfort—make it a natural addition to romance and play time. And with a wide choice of new CBD products that are each designed to chill you out while igniting passion, you and your sweetie migh Read More
01/30/2020
Marijuana may lower the risk of neurocognitive decline in people with HIV, according to a new groundbreaking study. The authors of the study called for more research into whether the protective effects of marijuana could extend to the general aging population. There is some evidence th Read More
