04/23/2019
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often do not get enough relief from current treatments, leading many to turn to alternative therapies including medical marijuana. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of IBD patients in the U.S. and Canada currently use marijuana (known medically as c ... Read More
04/22/2019
The most common type of chronic pain is musculoskeletal pain, especially in the joints and back. And the most common cause of joint pain is arthritis, which affects more than 50 million adults in the U.S. It limits physical activity and is a leading cause of disability. The most common sit ... Read More
04/21/2019
Good news for the increasing number of people who have wondered whether marijuana can help with women’s health issues: A Harvard professor is conducting the first-ever study to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD, a compound extracted from cannabis plants) can provide relief from menstrua ... Read More
04/16/2019
Although many people have never heard of it, neuropathy is a tricky to treat, painful, and surprisingly common condition. About 20 million people in the U.S. have neuropathy, including one in four people over age 65, and nearly half of people with diabetes, with 15% of those experiencing p ... Read More
04/13/2019
One in 40 US children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the latest research shows—up from the Center for Disease Control’s estimate of one in 59 published just a few months ago. There’s mounting evidence that medical cannabis could be helpful to ASD patients and their families. ... Read More
04/12/2019
Our bodies make endocannabinoids, natural versions of the active ingredients found in cannabis, to help manage stress Some cannabis strains are bred to be non-psychoactive Teen cannabis use holds steady--or falls--after states legalize medical marijuana Marijuana can ease opioid w ... Read More
04/11/2019
Marijuana may have a storied ability to trigger the "munchies," but its relationship with the gastrointestinal system is much more complex than that. In fact, cannabis has a long history of use for symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. And it remains highly popular ... Read More
04/10/2019
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is one of hundreds of naturally occurring plant compounds derived from the cannabis plant, shown in clinical studies to reduce inflammation as well as support healing. This makes it an ideal candidate for treating a variety of skin conditions such as acne, e ... Read More
04/09/2019
Cannabis may not be the first remedy that comes to mind when plant pollen makes you sneeze, but some seasonal allergy sufferers swear it helps them cope with their most annoying symptoms. Allergies are one of the most common chronic disorders, and occur when the body’s immune system o ... Read More
04/08/2019
There are currently 24 countries where medical marijuana is currently legal. Most are in Europe, but there are a few in other continents as well. Check out the infographic to see them all. ... Read More
