Cannabis Science & Health
Long-Term Cannabis Use May Shrink the Brain’s Hippocampus, Study Suggests
Long-term cannabis use may detrimentally affect IQ, learning and processing speed, and even shrink the size of the brain’s hippocampus over time, according to a new study based on over four decades’ worth of cohort research.
Cannabis Bong Smoke Isn’t Safe to Inhale, Says Study
After a unique study, which involved measuring cannabis smoke from eight separate smoking sessions, the researchers concluded that bong smoke isn’t safe to inhale.
How to Optimize Cannabis Oil Filtration
Ken Belau, a field application scientist at Pall Corporation, outlines the fundamentals of cannabis oil filtration.
US Congress to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Bill
The bill has been added to the official list of House bills to be considered for the week beginning March 28.
Utah Governor Signs Bill to Study the Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy
Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill on Tuesday, March 22.
The USDA's Hemp Testing Rules Have Changed. Are You Ready?
Martha Hernández, a scientist at CloudLIMS, breaks down the regulatory changes that US hemp testing labs need to be prepared for.
Teens With Mental Health Problems Who Vape Are More Likely To Turn to Cannabis
The study also showed that adolescents’ risk for cannabis use differed based on the type of mental health problems they experienced.
Little Evidence on How Psilocybin Therapy Interacts With Existing Psychiatric Treatments, Review Finds
Ahead of Oregon's psilocybin legalization initiative, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed the evidence base for the therapeutic use of the drug.
Medical Cannabis Treats Insomnia But Not Pain or Anxiety, Study Finds
The study tracked the symptoms of 186 cannabis card holders who suffered from either insomnia, anxiety, depression, or pain. Only the insomnia patients reported significant improvements in their symptoms.
