Health and Science

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A new scientific review on the potential benefits of marijuana in treating brain disorders says that in addition to THC and CBD produced by the cannabis plant, “a diverse array of lesser-known phytocannabinoids, along with terpenes, flavonoids, and alkaloids” may also “demonstrate diverse pharmacological activities” […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A new scientific review on cannabis and cancer concludes that a variety of cannabinoids—including delta-9 THC, CBD and cannabigerol (CBG)—”show promising potential as anticancer agents through various mechanisms,” for example by limiting the growth and spread of tumors. But authors acknowledged that obstacles to incorporating […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A new request for proposals from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is looking for contractors capable of rolling joints—lots and lots of joints—for federally approved research purposes. NIDA makes available to researchers “marijuana cigarettes” and certain other controlled substances, the agency says in […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A majority of patients with chronic pain and doctors who treat the condition support federally legalizing marijuana for medical use and having insurance companies cover the costs, according to a new federally funded study from the American Medical Association (AMA). Patients also widely support broader […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” Underscoring an anecdotal observation common among cannabis consumers, a group of researchers in Canada have released a new study indicating that marijuana can make music more enjoyable, concluding that “the impact of cannabis on the auditory experience may be overall enhanced” compared to sober listening. […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A new study of emergency first responders suggests that a single self-administered dose of psilocybin, the chief psychoactive component in psychedelic mushrooms, can help “to address psychological and stress related symptoms stemming from a challenging work environment, known to contribute to occupational burnout (OB).” “After […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” How marijuana is handled after harvest—specifically, how the plant is dried before packaging—can have a significant impact on product quality, including with respect to preserving terpenes and trichomes, according to a pair of newly published white papers. The studies, announced this week by the cannabis […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” Researchers have carried out the first study looking at the effects of low-dose LSD to treat anxiety in a dog, finding that the psychedelic caused no adverse effects and appeared to “significantly” attenuate the animal’s nervous symptoms. The case study, published in the journal Veterinary […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A review of research into the synergistic effects of the chemical components in medical marijuana—an idea commonly known as the entourage effect—says that terpenes, popularly credited with modulating the experience of cannabis, may indeed be “influencers in the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids,” though for now […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” Hemp leaf extract containing cannabidiol (CBD) could be a promising new natural insecticide, according to a new study that found it effectively killed larvae of mosquitoes that spread yellow fever—including one variety of the insect that’s resistant to conventional insecticides. The study, published this summer […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” A federal government agency has published a wide-ranging series of scientific reports on marijuana and cancer as part of an effort to better understand “core questions” around patients’ relationship with cannabis—including sourcing, cost, behavioral patterns, patient–provider communications and reasons for use. One study looks specifically […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  [[{“value”:” Researchers looking into the effects of medical marijuana use on brain processes say in a new federally funded paper published by the American Medical Association that cognitive attributes such as working memory, reward and inhibitory control were not significantly affected after a year of cannabis […]