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·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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·March 18, 2026·10 min read

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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·March 10, 2026·8 min read

Cannabis Reshapes the Way We Recall the Truth

A new study reveals that cannabis doesn't just make you forget—it can lead your brain to "create" memories that never happened.

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·February 26, 2026·8 min read

Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health Hard

A widening health gap. A 10-year study of 35,000 people finds that the link between cannabis use and mental health disorders is strengthening, with youth facing the highest risks.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

One hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

A new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.

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·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Brain Imaging Study Reveals Cannabis Impact on Working Memory

Your brain’s "mental workspace" might be taking a hit. The largest cannabis brain-imaging study ever conducted shows a significant decline in working memory for heavy users.

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·February 16, 2026·13 min read

Moderate Cannabis Use May Protect the Aging Brain

A massive study of over 26,000 middle aged and older adults reveals that those who use cannabis in moderation have larger brain volumes and sharper cognitive skills than non-users.

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·December 11, 2025·7 min read

Stress Levels Predict Cannabis Use

New research shows that rats with naturally higher baseline stress hormone levels are significantly more likely to self-administer cannabis vapor. Over several weeks, rats were allowed to nose-poke for cannabis, and those with elevated corticosterone displayed the strongest drug-seeking behavior.

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·November 28, 2025·7 min read

CBD Can Reduce Aggression in Dogs

A massive multi-year analysis of tens of thousands of dogs reveals that CBD use is becoming increasingly common among aging companion animals. While dogs given CBD initially showed higher aggression, their aggression decreased below average levels with long-term use.

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·November 19, 2025·7 min read

Cannabis Blunts Alcohol Cravings

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial shows that cannabis with active THC reduces immediate alcohol cravings and lowers drinking levels in heavy-drinking young adults. After smoking THC, participants not only drank less, they waited longer before taking the first sip and reported lower urges to drink.

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·November 7, 2025·5 min read

Nano Tech Helps CBD Quiet Pain at the Source

A new study shows that CBD delivered through a nano-micelle system can cross the blood–brain barrier and produce rapid neuropathic pain relief. The formulation, called CBD-IN, helped mice within 30 minutes and avoided the motor and cognitive side effects often seen with conventional pain drugs.

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cannabis

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Cannabis Reshapes the Way We Recall the Truth

Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health Hard

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

Brain Imaging Study Reveals Cannabis Impact on Working Memory

Moderate Cannabis Use May Protect the Aging Brain

Stress Levels Predict Cannabis Use

CBD Can Reduce Aggression in Dogs

Cannabis Blunts Alcohol Cravings

Nano Tech Helps CBD Quiet Pain at the Source

Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

Parkinson’s Meds Accidentally Trigger Bacteria to “Eat” Levodopa

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