The Case Against Using Alcohol and Cannabis to Sleep
Effective strategies exist, and using alcohol or cannabis to sleep is counterproductive, writes Joan M. Cook...Read More
‘Rescheduling’ cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we’ve seen to date
Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access…
Less cannabis use among adolescents, but social disparities persist
Past studies have shown that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a variety of negative impacts—including emotional distress, adverse…
Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds
For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety. Medical…
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Candy colors, THC inside: How cannabis edibles are tricking teen brains
Teens are being misled by cannabis edibles dressed up like health foods. Bright colors, fruit imagery, and words like vegan…
Thailand Moves to De-Legalize Weed in Major Drug-Policy U-Turn
In a major policy U-turn, the Thai government is tightening restrictions on the sale of cannabis just three years after…
PET Scanning for Tau in Alzheimer’s; Cannabis and Cardiovascular Risk
MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for…
Cannabis Linked to Increased Risk for CVD Death
Cannabis use was associated with a significant twofold increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), including a doubling in…
Cannabis Use Is Tied to a Substantially Higher Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease
Learn about the link between cannabis use and death from cardiovascular disease, which could change the way we approach the…
Cannabis use linked to doubled risk of cardiovascular disease death
Cannabis use is linked to a doubling in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, with significantly heightened risks of…
Cannabis-CVD Link Holds Strong Amid Changing Drug Laws, User Habits
MedPage Today) -- With newer data, clear lines could still be drawn between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events…
El riesgo de consumir marihuana aumentaría en los adultos mayores
Treinta y nueve estados y el Distrito de Columbia permiten ahora el consumo de cannabis con fines médicos, y en…
As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow
More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise...Read…
