The Latest in Medical Cannabis Research: Summer 2018
Trying to keep track of all the advances in cannabis research? Here are some brief summaries from some of the biggest headlines of the summer.
Judge Presses Pause on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Research Plans
The judge sided with dispensaries and growers, who argued registrants were meant to do research, not sell to the wider market.
THC Tolerance: Here’s Why T-Breaks Work So Quickly
Learn about how THC tolerance develops and why your tolerance to cannabis recovers quickly once you take a break.
Study: Legalization Reduces Crime in Border Towns
Recent data shows that violent crime rates are reduced in border towns that have legalized cannabis. Read more about the study here.
Zimbabwe Legalizes Cannabis for Medical, Scientific Uses
The decision is a marked shift from the traditionally tough stance on marijuana in the largely conservative country where legalization advocates often were openly mocked.
What Is the GPR55 Receptor and Why Is It Important in CBD’s Benefits?
G-protein coupled receptor 55, or GPR55, is a receptor that may extend CBD’s health benefits, including preventing seizures and fighting cancer. Learn more about it here.
‘I Was Wrong and Not Informed’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From self-reflective rock gods to hemp-friendly senate majority leaders, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables.
The Latest in Cannabis Research: Spring 2018
Trying to keep track of all the advances in medical cannabis research? Here are some brief summaries of some of the biggest headlines over the last few months.
6 Common Myths and Controversies About High-CBD Cannabis
CBD is becoming popular because of its many health benefits, but not all of the information you see is correct. Learn more about some common CBD myths and facts.
Consuming Cannabis During Pregnancy: Here’s What the Science Says
Too many doctors won't discuss the issue, leaving women to research it on their own. Here's a good place to start.
Oscar Winners Light Up, Speak Out: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From out-and-proud Oscar winners to progressive southern Democrats, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables.
Study Shows Cannabis Protects the Liver From Alcohol Damage
Can cannabis protect the liver from alcoholic liver disease and cancer? Read all about the effects of cannabis on liver damage associated with alcohol.
How Does Cannabis Consumption Affect Heart Rate?
Can consuming cannabis increase your risk of heart attack? Read all about the research on the effects of cannabis on your heart and cardiovascular system.
What Are Cannabis Flavonoids and What Do They Do?
Cannabis flavonoids share a role in how we perceive cannabis through our senses. But there's a lot more to flavonoids than what meets our nose and taste buds.
A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Seizures and Cannabinoid Medicine
You’ve read the research. You’ve talked with other parents. And you’ve decided to try cannabis for pediatric epilepsy. What is the best way to set up a dosing regimen for your child that will be most effective?