Medical Cannabis is Safe and Effective for Fibromyalgia Treatment, Suggests New Review
The review, authored by researchers at the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, examined 22 recent research articles that investigated the use of cannabis in the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms.
Cannabis Legalization Threatens Clean Indoor Air, Study Says
Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the paper claims that, without new policies, the years of progress achieved on protections from second-hand tobacco smoke could be undone by cannabis legalization.
Young People Are More Likely to Have a Heart Attack if They Consume Cannabis, Says Study
Young adult cannabis consumers seem to have a higher risk of having a heart attack than their cannabis-sober peers, according to new research.
Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Chronic Pain Patients, Study Finds
Patients who use medical cannabis to address their chronic pain report significant improvements to their overall quality of life as well as improvements in pain, according to a new paper published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids.
Cannabis Use Doesn’t Affect the Brain’s White Matter, Study Finds
While it’s known that heavy cannabis use can alter how the brain functions, it doesn’t seem to change the organ’s structure, according to new research.
CBD Gel is an Effective Treatment for Childhood Epilepsy, Study Finds
Several studies have shown that oral CBD sprays and CBD drops can provide children some relief from the seizures caused by rare epilepsies. But how effective are CBD gels?
CBD-cancer Study Endorsed by UK’s National Cancer Research Institute
An upcoming clinical trial of CBD’s effects on cancer pain has been endorsed by the UK’s National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).
Researchers Name Pathogens Infecting Cannabis Plants in Connecticut
Scientists at the University of Connecticut have identified several species of pathogen that infect cannabis crops in the state.
Wayne State University Awarded $7 million to Study Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis for Veterans
The state of Michigan has awarded Wayne State University a $7 million grant to investigate, in military veterans, the potential therapeutic effects of cannabis to improve patients’ quality of life.
