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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Don’t Miss 2024’s Top 5 Stories From Canada
Medscape Medical News tallied the most-read Canadian stories of 2024 to draft a list of the five that garnered the…
Erykah Badu coined ‘woke’ in 2008. Now she’s weighing in on MAGA’s efforts to rebrand the term.
Erykah Badu coined the term "woke" in her 2008 song "Master Teacher." She sits down with Ari Melber to discuss…
5 recent scientific findings that change what we know about cannabis
As legal restrictions loosen, scientists are investigating long held beliefs that cannabis has few side effects and can effectively relieve…
A THC breathalyzer? Research could lead to reliable cannabis breath test
Law enforcement will be out in force this holiday season, with saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints on the lookout for…
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy Fails to Ease Mental Health Issues
TOPLINE: Among 504 pregnant individuals, 46.8% reported using cannabis during pregnancy, with 58.1% citing mental health reasons. Cannabis use did…
PAPER: Elton John is right –
PAPER: Elton John is right -- cannabis is deadening to the soul... (Third column, 6th story, link...Read More
Japan could imprison cannabis users for up to 7 years under new laws
Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up…
CB1R activates the epilepsy-associated protein Go to regulate neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity in the cerebellum
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 49, December 2024. SignificanceCannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB1Rs) are targets…
Michelin-starred restaurants, Jay Z’s luxury cannabis, and private islands: Lifestyle news roundup
One of the most exciting aspects of going on vacation – whether to a new city or a new country…
