Cannabis Use Linked to Stroke Risk, an Invasive Spider in Georgia, and How Nancy Grace Roman Became the Namesake of NASA's New Telescope
Discover the top stories from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2026, including how recreational drugs may be linked to stroke…
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
TOPLINE Cannabis use was associated with a psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with nonusers, a meta-analysis showed. …
Cannabis Use May Increase Fall Risk in Adults With HIV
TOPLINE Cannabis use in the past month was associated with a higher risk for falls among adults living with HIV.…
Researchers Try to Tie Cannabis to Irregular Heartbeats, Opposite Turns Out True
MedPage Today) -- Defying expectations, regular cannabis users had fewer ectopic heartbeats on the days they reached for the joint…
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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…
Flying with cannabis? TSA’s new guidance comes with a major health warning
The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at…
Major cannabis cultivation supply chain provider closes 12 stores
As a journalist covering the cannabis landscape for over five years, I’ve reported on a number of regulatory changes and…
Psychosis and Cannabis Legalization: Where’s the Evidence?
MedPage Today) -- Just what impact nationwide cannabis policy changes might have on psychosis remains unclear, with mixed and emerging…
Cannabis company abruptly closes all stores amid lawsuits
Strong demand for a product doesn’t guarantee business success, especially in the unique cannabis industry. While general retail struggles with…
Is cannabis safe after 65? Stanford experts reveal 5 risks older adults should know
Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today’s marijuana is far more potent than many people realize —…
Nevada’s ban of cannabis in casinos is costing the state, UNLV reports
According to data from a University of Nevada study, 70% of US adults support allowing cannabis consumption spaces in casinos...Read…
Teens view cannabis as less harmful than alcohol, vapes and cigarettes
Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing…
Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Slower Cognitive Development
Cannabis use among teenagers is linked to delayed cognitive development and worse memory over time, the largest US study to…
