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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.

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·August 8, 2018·1 min read

Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?

A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.

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·July 4, 2018·5 min read

Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

A controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.

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·June 25, 2018·1 min read

Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Researchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Daily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American Adults

While cannabis use is decreasing among teens, a new study reveals adults in the US are increasingly using marijuana on a daily basis.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.

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·May 10, 2018·4 min read

Prenatal Marijuana Use Can Affect Infant Behavior and Size

According to researchers, marijuana use during pregnancy can result in premature birth and smaller babies with lower birth weight. Additionally, babies of mothers who smoked marijuana during pregnancy tend to be more irritable and easily frustrated in later infancy.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Avoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep Apnea

Researchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.

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·February 9, 2018·5 min read

Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze

A new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Marijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina Longer

THC may slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of people with HIV, a new study reports.

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·October 27, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Link Regular Marijuana Use to More Sex

Contrary to popular conceptions that marijuana may impair sexual desire and performance, a new study reveals frequent marijuana use is associated with increased coital frequency.

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·October 1, 2017·4 min read

Does Marijuana Affect Your Sleep?

Many people say cannabis can help them to rest and fall asleep, especially if they feel stressed or are suffering sleep disturbances. A new paper examines the effect marijuana has on sleep, concluding the effectiveness is based on individual differences, concentration and a number of other factors.

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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?

Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Daily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American Adults

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

Prenatal Marijuana Use Can Affect Infant Behavior and Size

Avoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep Apnea

Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze

Marijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina Longer

Researchers Link Regular Marijuana Use to More Sex

Does Marijuana Affect Your Sleep?

Adult Brain Recycles Prenatal Genetic Playbook for Memory

Buprenorphin and Ketamine Combo Provide Anti-Suicidal Effect

New Math Method Inflates Alzheimer’s Drug Success by 29x

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