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Parkinson’s Foundation to Host First Marijuana Conference in Denver - Cannabis News

As the recognized uses of medical marijuana expand, more traditional research foundations are becoming interested in the possibilities of pot. On March 6 and 7, the Parkinson's Foundation will host its first-ever conference on medical marijuana...in Denver.

Cannabis And Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Here’s What You Should Know - Cannabis News

ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is a fatal motor neuron disease, affecting an estimated 30,000 Americans.

First Clinical Trial Of Cannabis For PTSD in Veterans Is Now Complete - Cannabis News

After a decade of working on the first FDA-approved trial examining the effects of THC and CBD on the symptoms of PTSD in war veterans, a team of researchers has declared their clinical trial complete. The process, however, was not simple.

Marijuana and MS: My Top 10 Tips for Getting Started - Cannabis News

It took months, but I slowly came off all the medications and began exploring using marijuana and CBD (cannabidiol) products — along with huge changes in diet and exercise -- to try and manage my disease and its symptoms.

A Doctor Explains How to Recommend Cannabis for a Child - Cannabis News

The use of medical cannabis in pediatrics presents a bit of a double bind for physicians as well as the parents of patients.

Cannabis to be used as treatment for dementia symptoms in new UK trial - Cannabis News

Researchers at King’s College London have announced that cannabis will be used as an experimental treatment for the symptoms of dementia, in what will be the first major UK clinical trial to treat the disease with the drug.

Are There Any Cannabis Drug Interactions that you Should be Worried About? - Cannabis News

Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis drug interactions.

Michigan proposes cutting fees for medical marijuana patients and growers - Cannabis News

Medical marijuana cardholders and the caregivers who provide them with pot will get a break on the cost of getting registered under new rules proposed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Study: Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells - Cannabis News

Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now, Penn State College of Medicine researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.

What Drives Patients to Use Medical Marijuana: Mostly Chronic Pain - Cannabis News

New study seeks to understand whether people are using cannabis for evidence-based reasons.


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