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

The debate of the legalization of medical marijuana has been a hot topic for many years. Its proponents promise this will have positive benefits, but opponents fear potential risks. As more states adopt medical marijuana programs, researchers continue to analyze and understand its effects on patients and society more broadly. The new study coming from … Read more

Medical Cannabis for Fibromyalgia: A New, Promising Alternative for Treatment Fibromyalgia is a highly challenging chronic pain disorder that affects many millions of individuals worldwide, manifested in widespread musculoskeletal pain, overall weakness, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Current pharmaceutical treatments leave much to be desired, and many patients look for unconventional methods of treatment. A … Read more

In recent years, the context of cannabis use has shifted dramatically, with increasing legality and availability across the United States and a growing number of countries around the world. Hurrah! Given the rising popularity of this trend, more research is being carried out on the likelihood of any health-related consequences of using cannabis with a … Read more