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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
01/30/2020
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
01/27/2020
Medical marijuana can help patients with pain-induced insomnia stay asleep, a new Israeli study shows. The study, published in the journal, BMJ, examined the effects of medical marijuana in older patients (50+) with sleep disturbances related to chronic pain. The study found that those Read More
01/23/2020
A new study estimates that more than 2 million adults with cardiovascular disease have smoked marijuana, yet there’s been a dearth of research on the effects of cannabis on heart disease. After doing an extensive review of the research, the authors of the study reported that there†Read More
01/21/2020
Nearly half of oncologists believe medical marijuana can benefit elderly cancer patients, according to a new survey. The oncologists responded to a survey about their beliefs on the effectiveness of medical marijuana and how likely they were to recommend it to their cancer patien Read More
01/20/2020
Legalizing medical marijuana appears to reduce the amount of opioids that people use, according to a new study. The study, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, found that people living in states with medical cannabis laws are less likely to report using opioids than p Read More
01/17/2020
Two new cannabinoids were identified in sativa cannabis, and one was found to be significantly more potent than THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). The rigorous study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was conducted by Italian researchers who have used high-tech tools to isolate, ident Read More
01/16/2020
A recent study found that cannabidiol (CBD) decreased symptoms of social anxiety disorder in teenagers. Becoming increasingly common, the disorder is characterized by a fear of social situations and leads teens to isolate themselves. In the small study, published in the journal Frontie Read More