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Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program faces persistent pot shortages - Cannabis News

Pennsylvania doesn’t have enough marijuana to go around.

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What it’s like to be a kid who medicates with cannabis - Cannabis News

We talked with a couple of families with children who regularly medicate with cannabis, aiming to get a picture at what this lifestyle is like, what kinds of challenges they face, and how cannabis has transformed their lives.

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Cannabis use rising faster among depressed Americans - Cannabis News

Regular cannabis use has risen more quickly among people with depression, and they’re less likely to perceive it as risky, compared with people who aren’t depressed, a U.S. study suggests.

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Interest in medical marijuana use in Missouri has exceeded state’s estimates - Cannabis News

Interest in medical marijuana use has far outpaced expectations only five months into Missouri’s new program.

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Study: Cannabis Shown to Reduce Headaches, Migraines - Cannabis News

A study from Washington State University has found inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache and migraine severity by 49.6 percent and 47.3 percent, respectively.

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Researchers explore link between medical marijuana and weight loss - Cannabis News

While you may think of the munchies and weight gain with pot, research shows the opposite.

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Head Of Nation’s Only Federally Legal Marijuana Farm Develops THC Eye Drops - Cannabis News

The head of the nation’s only federally approved marijuana farm has revealed that he is developing cannabis eye drops to treat glaucoma.

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Can Marijuana Ease Motion Sickness? - Cannabis News

Side effects and personal choice give marijuana the ability to offer a unique solution, especially with hemp-related CBD oil.

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Medical Marijuana Laws Improve Health And Reduce Alcohol Use For Certain Groups, Study Finds - Cannabis News

Specific groups of people seem to especially benefit the most from legislation to legalize access to marijuana for medical purposes, a new study reports.

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Marijuana’s Effect On Sore, Aching Muscles - Cannabis News

The cannabinoids in marijuana not only assist in blocking nerve pain, but they limit the side effects of typical prescription drugs.

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Cannabis And Tourette Syndrome: Current Understanding - Cannabis News

In a survey of 64 TS patients, 25% indicated they had used cannabis, with over 80% of those individuals indicating that it helped reduce tics.

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Grant funds Univ. of Georgia research of effects of medical cannabis laws - Cannabis News

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia will be the first to study the effects of cannabis extract laws on health care.

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Young adults with chronic diseases report more daily marijuana use - Cannabis News

Patients with medical conditions are more likely to use marijuana than those without, with 11.2% of young adults living with chronic disease using it daily, according to survey results published in JAMA Open Network.

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Can marijuana help treat autism symptoms? A new study aims to find out - Cannabis News

A new clinical trial at Montefiore Medical Center in New York will examine the effect of a cannabis compound called cannabidivarin, known as CBDV, on irritability and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder.

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DC Permits Medical Marijuana in Public Schools - Cannabis News

On Tuesday, D.C. Public Schools clarified its policy, telling News4 health professionals will administer medical marijuana to students in schools.

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Can Medical Marijuana Help Aging Parents With Dementia? - Cannabis News

Studies as to how it can help older people, particularly with dementia (Alzheimer's disease being the most common kind of dementia), have been lacking. However, better and newer data is now reported and the results look very promising.

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Missouri marijuana industry group announces doctor training program - Cannabis News

A St. Louis-based marijuana trade industry group announced Thursday morning that it developed a new training program for Missouri doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers.

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Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol? - Cannabis News

While more research is needed, existing studies have raised some interesting points about marijuana’s potential role in the fight against high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

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Study on cannabis chemical as a treatment for pancreatic cancer may have 'major impact,' Harvard researcher says

Pancreatic cancer makes up just 3 percent of all cancers in America. But with a one-year survival rate of just 20 percent (and five-year survival rate of less than 8), it’s predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2020.

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Can CBD Help With PMS? - Cannabis News

Because every woman is unique, the effectiveness of CBD truly depends on the kind of symptoms she’s dealing with each month.

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