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Cannabis use is on the rise throughout the United States, but it is not as harmless as some people may believe. In fact, according to a new in-depth analysis in Nature Reviews Cardiology, regular cannabis use increases a person’s risk of multiple adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial

A comprehensive review challenges the perception of cannabis as harmless, linking it to severe heart health issues. Against the global backdrop of escalating cannabis use, a recent review published in Nature Reviews Cardiology reviews current knowledge on the effects of cannabis consumption on the

With increases in cannabis use for medical purposes and its perceived benefits, 1, 2 patients and clinicians need to be aware of its potential risks. Studies of local data have documented that patients often use cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis to manage their conditions. 1, 2 Frequent

(HealthDay News) — For individuals reporting cannabis use, the odds of opioid misuse are reduced among individuals in states with medical cannabis legalization (MCL), according to a study published in the February issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy. Silvia S. Martins, MD, PhD, from

Don Danielson of Sedro Woolley is the kind of person who would rather point to the evidence than state his opinion. When he wants to explain how popular his 27-year-old son Brandon was when he died, he describes the turnout at his son’s funeral in 2019. Hundreds of people packed the church. It was

The study found that individuals with a history of cannabis use exhibited differences in brain structure and function compared to non-users, particularly in measures of white matter integrity and brain network connectivity. However, advanced genetic analyses indicated these differences are unlikely

The judge’s rule favored the paramedic who allegedly faced unlawful discrimination. According to the case, the discrimination concerned his off-duty use of medical marijuana. In this case, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Hillsborough County after taking a forced administrative leave in 2019

A recently published study measured the habits of cannabis and alcohol use in adults over time. The study replicated and expanded on an article published earlier this year, which had found that for adults 18 and older, daily cannabis use was more prevalent than daily alcohol use in 2022. This new

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The number of kids needing medical attention after consuming marijuana edibles has spiked both in the Valley and nationwide in recent years. “It is a big issue. You never want to have a kid come into the emergency room unnecessarily, especially when it comes with something like

Two men have reportedly died after inhaling bat guano used to grow marijuana, raising concerns about the safety of natural bat guano and commercially available fertilizers. The cases of the two men who died from exposure to bat guano used to grow marijuana came to light earlier this month through an

Getting high on cannabis is known to temporarily impact a person's memory, making it harder to retain and recall new information. But how the brain copes with cannabis in the long run is less clear. A decades-long study of more than 5,000 men in Denmark has now uncovered "no significant harmful

Cannabinol, a lesser-known compound found in the cannabis plant, might hold promise as a sleep aid, according to new research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. Researchers found that cannabinol improved sleep quality in rats by increasing the duration of deep sleep and stabilizing

If successful in later trials, it could become one of the first FDA-approved botanical drugs derived from hemp for autism spectrum disorder. DeFloria announced Thursday that its experimental cannabis-based drug for autism spectrum disorder showed positive early results, with patients tolerating the

While thousands of patients cross the border with medical cards in hand, countless more are buying recreational cannabis without a prescription. That’s unlikely to change as some Kansas lawmakers signal resistance to medical legalization in 2025. TOPEKA — Thousands of Kansans are crossing the

After years of back and forth, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a clinical trial to determine whether cannabis helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This critical multi-state study, dubbed MJP2, will include more than 300 participants. The researchers argue

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The trial, sponsored by the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), has

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced synaptic density, a critical brain connectivity deficit that cannabis use appears to exacerbate, according to new research. The study revealed lower synaptic density linked to social withdrawal and motivational deficits, symptoms poorly addressed by

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss. In the first-of-its-kind study, McGill University

In a recent study published in Addiction Biology, authors explored the mechanisms of cannabinoid-induced mitochondrial stress, micronuclear formation, and genotoxic damage and their implications for cancer, congenital anomalies, aging, and transgenerational genomic integrity. Key insights Cannabis

The State of Illinois has a new research project: cannabis. It recently launched the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) in partnership with the City of Chicago. “What we’re announcing, of course, and talking about is the advancement of scientific inquiry and research and lifting up Illinois as a