03/24/2020
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted a UCLA cannabis researcher $3.9 million to study whether cannabis terpenes alone, and in conjunction with THC, can help reduce patients’ need for opioids in pain management. The grant, given through NIH’s National Center for Compleme Read More
01/30/2020
Marijuana may lower the risk of neurocognitive decline in people with HIV, according to a new groundbreaking study. The authors of the study called for more research into whether the protective effects of marijuana could extend to the general aging population. There is some evidence th Read More
01/27/2020
Medical marijuana can help patients with pain-induced insomnia stay asleep, a new Israeli study shows. The study, published in the journal, BMJ, examined the effects of medical marijuana in older patients (50+) with sleep disturbances related to chronic pain. The study found that those Read More
12/02/2019
Our brains contain billions of neurons that communicate by creating and receiving electrical impulses. During a seizure, this network goes haywire, causing abnormal movements and changes in behavior and awareness. People who have seizures must undergo medical examinations and tests to Read More
10/20/2019
Keeping you up to date on federal and state policy changes and other news from the world of cannabis. Massachusetts Mayor Charged WIth Extorting Marijuana Businesses Fall River, Massachusetts, Mayor Jasiel Correia was arrested on charges he conspired to extort $600,000 from a Read More
10/06/2019
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that can have a marked impact on mental health. It can affect memory, ability to focus on a specific task, and overall emotional well-being. Common symptoms, which are often first observed in childhood, include&nb Read More
04/30/2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an extract from the flowers and buds of the marijuana or hemp plant, which is typically diluted in a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. Depending on your state, you can find CBD in the form of an oil, extract, vaporized liquid, or oil-based capsule, as well as 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
