Health and Science

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Cannabis consumers who caught COVID-19 had significantly lower rates of intubation, respiratory failure and death than people who do not use marijuana, according a new study based on hospital data that was presented this week at the annual conference of The American College of Chest Physicians […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new paper in the European Journal for Chemistry traces the history of cannabis through “thousands of years of contact with mankind,” noting the plant’s legacy as a source of fiber, nutrition, medicine, spirituality and pleasure. At the same time, it notes that cannabis “is perhaps […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new report from an international coalition of advocacy groups says global drug prohibition has fueled environmental destruction in some of the world’s most critical ecosystems, undermining efforts to address the climate crisis. As policymakers, governments, NGOs and activists work to craft urgent responses to protect […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A hemp plant genetically engineered to produce lower levels of the cannabinoids THC and cannabichromene (CBC) “may be safely grown and bred in the United States,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced. The hemp plant was genetically modified and submitted for review by Growing […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  When most people think about the “high” of consuming marijuana, they typically think about the plant’s main psychoactive component, THC. But a new study is supporting the “entourage effect” theory, finding that cannabis products with a more diverse array of natural cannabinoids produce an even stronger […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A professional organization representing more than 5 million nurses in the U.S. has announced its formal recognition of cannabis as a nursing specialty practice area. The American Nurses Association (ANA) said in a press release about the change on Wednesday that cannabis nurses play an important […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Removing criminal penalties for simple drug possession appears to have no significant impact on fatal overdoses, according to a new study published by the American Medical Association that analyzed the effects of decriminalization policies in Oregon and Washington State. “Our analysis suggests that state decriminalization policies […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Young adults who used marijuana frequently before legalization “showed significant reductions in use and consequences” following the policy change, according to a new study of Canadian data published by the American Medical Association that challenges the widespread worry that ending prohibition will lead to a dangerous […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  More than 80 percent of surveyed psychiatrists now hold strong to moderate beliefs that psychedelics have potential to treat mental health disorders, according to a newly published study. Compared to a similar survey conducted in 2016, researchers found “significantly increased optimism regarding the therapeutic promise of […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Psilocybin use is associated with “persisting reductions” in depression, anxiety, alcohol misuse—as well as increases in emotional regulation, spiritual wellbeing and extraversion—according to a new study. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Ohio State University and Unlimited Sciences said their work represents the “largest prospective survey of […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature says treatment with MDMA reduced symptoms in patients with moderate to severe PTSD. The Phase 3 trial findings mean federal regulators could consider approving the drug for wider use as soon as next year, says the Multidisciplinary Association […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Rates of criminal legal referrals to treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD) among young adults “declined significantly more rapidly” following adult-use legalization of marijuana, according to a new study out of Temple University, a trend authors say is “likely due to falling cannabis-related arrests” among people […]