In the very center of Los Angeles, where both a homelessness crisis and the ravaging effects of the opioid epidemic have taken control, something hopeful is happening. People who inject drugs —many homeless and hard-hit by addiction— are turning to an unlikely tool in their quest to reduce their use of opioids: cannabis. A new … Read more
In a revealing new study, researchers have discovered that a cream containing cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet A (UV-A) radiation on human skin. These findings could change forever how we approach sun protection and potentially could lead to more effective strategies for preventing skin aging and cancer. The … Read more
In recent years, an unexpected force has arisen in the fight against a painful and often misunderstood skin condition: cannabis. As the use of this amazing plant becomes increasingly legitimate in more countries and American states, patients and researchers are starting to see the benefits that cannabis-related products can provide in managing Acne Inversa – … Read more
According to researchers, in a potential breakthrough that could bring relief to millions of people around the world, cannabis-based medications may help reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette Syndrome. These findings, coming from a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis in the European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, may signal a paradigm shift in … Read more
Cannabis has long been considered an ill health-evoking substance by many; however, a new large-scale study has come up with some surprising revelations in regards to cannabis users who have suffered heart attacks. An Extensive Study. Two Decades of Data The researchers examined nearly all (9,900,000) admission records of patients hospitalized in the USA for … Read more
A new study, released in July 2024 by researchers has revealed promising evidence that medicinal products based on cannabis might be a lifeline for those plagued by thoughts of suicide. This 12-month, prospective study by M.T. Lynskey and colleagues explores the possibility that Cannabis based medicines can not only help alleviate chronic conditions but are … Read more
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is a complex cardiac condition that has surged in prevalence over the past couple of years and is commonly referred to by cardiologists as HFpEF. It is a type of heart failure in which the heart cannot adequately fill with blood but retains a normal pumping function. Now, this … Read more
The horticultural world is constantly adopting newly innovative and updated techniques that enhance plant vitality and production. Among these, grafting stands out for its remarkable untapped potential, especially within the cannabis industry. It’s a process that fuses the scion, the desired upper part of a plant, with the rootstock—the bottom parts that are often underground—which … Read more
In a first in the nation, Thailand researchers have published long-waited results reshaping the future of medical cannabis use. As countries around the world continue to battle to legalize cannabis, Thailand emerges as a country in the forefront of Southeast Asia, offering lessons in combining traditional medicine with modern healthcare. This major study—entailing over 21,000 … Read more
The recent wave of medical cannabis legalization across the United States has spurred considerable research into its myriad of positive effects on society. Parenting behavior is one such aspect under investigation. A new study by Cynthia Bansak and Jun Hyung Kim, recently published in the Journal of Applied Econometrics, provides new and convincing evidence to … Read more
