Health and Science

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new study suggests that some lesser-known cannabinoids produced by hemp and marijuana—with names like THCV, CBDV, CBC, CBM and CBN—may help treat dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and acne. “The findings of this review suggest that minor cannabinoids hold therapeutic promise in the management […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Marijuana is just as effective at treating symptoms of neuropathy as opioids are, according to the results of a new survey. And what’s more, the majority of patients with the often-painful condition say they’re using cannabis with more than 20 percent THC, raising questions about the […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging hemp growers to construct a Ghostbusters-like backpack vacuum that will allow them to collect up to 10 grams of cannabis pollen in less than a minute. It’s part of an effort to gather and distribute the pollen to […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new study of teens and young adults at risk of developing psychotic disorders found that regular marijuana use over a two-year period did not trigger early onset of symptoms—contrary to the claims of prohibitionists who argue that cannabis causes mental illness. In fact, it was […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  While underage marijuana use has remained stable amid the legalization movement, a new federally funded study shows that adult consumption of cannabis, as well as of psychedelics, reached a “record high” last year. The annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey—which is conducted by the University of […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Medical marijuana use is associated with improved quality of life—including better job performance, sleep, appetite and energy—according to a new study. Researchers at the University of West Attica in Greece published the study in the journal GeNeDis Neuroscientific Advances on Wednesday following an analysis of survey […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  People who use marijuana are about half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis of scientific studies. Researchers at the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran published the study in the journal Phytotherapy Research this month, expanding on the scientific […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new study in the International Journal of Drug Policy found that states with legal medical marijuana enjoyed significant reductions in health insurance premiums compared to states where cannabis remained completely illegal. Analyzing a decade’s worth of private health insurance data from the National Association of […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  People increasingly view smoking marijuana or being exposed to secondhand cannabis smoke as safer than smoking or being near tobacco smoke, according to a new study published by the American Medical Association (AMA). Researchers surveyed 5,035 U.S. adults three times—in 2017, 2020 and 2021—about how they […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  A new federally funded study has found that marijuana is “significantly” associated with reduced opioid cravings for people using them without a prescription, suggesting that expanding access to legal cannabis could provide more people with a safer substitute. Researchers at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Workers who use marijuana off the clock are no more likely to experience workplace injuries compared to those who don’t consume cannabis at all, according to a new study that challenges “overly broad” zero-tolerance employment policies. However, people who indulge doing work hours are nearly twice […]

Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More  Another study has linked medical marijuana use to lower pain levels and reduced dependence on opioids and other prescription medications. Researchers at the University of Florida carried out a three-month pilot study to assess the efficacy of cannabis among middle-aged and older chronic pain patients. One […]