Cannabis Is A ‘Promising Plant’ As An Insecticide To Combat Bugs That Spread Deadly Diseases, Study Says
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:”A new scientific review on the insecticidal potential of cannabis concludes that it’s “proved to be a promising plant in terms of mortality and evidenced effects on insect fertility, birth rates, and adult emergence”—findings that could one day offer the possibility of new products to help […]
Federal Agency Notes Widespread Medical Marijuana Use By Cancer Patients, Saying Rescheduling Can ‘Open The Doors’ To More Research
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:” A federal health agency is acknowledging that a sizable portion—between about 20 percent and 40 percent—of people being treated for cancer are using cannabis products to manage side effects from the condition and associated treatment. Such widespread uptake by patients raises concerns that use is […]
Millions Of Americans With Depression Could Be Eligible For Psilocybin Therapy If Approved By FDA, Study Shows
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:” As many as 6 in 10 people currently receiving treatment for depression in the U.S. could qualify for psilocybin-assisted therapy if the treatment were approved by the Food and Drug Administration. That’s according to a recent study in the journal Psychedelics that highlights the broad […]
Marijuana Use Is Tied To ‘Higher Prevalence Of Physical Activity,’ Contrary To ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotypes, New Study Shows
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:” A new study shows that contrary to lazy stoner stereotypes, legal medical marijuana “promotes greater physical activity” in people with chronic medical conditions and that “legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing chronic medical conditions.” “In the U.S. […]
Medical Marijuana Availability Improves Mental Health In Older People, Research Finds
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:” Medical marijuana being legally available “improved self-reported mental health among people aged 65 years and older,” according to a new study. Among adults overall, “medical cannabis availability was not associated with self-reported poor mental health,” it adds. “Collectively, these results suggest medical cannabis availability has limited […]
Is Hemp-Derived CBD A Good Treatment For Marijuana Use Disorder? Researchers Aim To Find Out With New Study Plan
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Read More [[{“value”:” Researchers have published a new study plan to test whether hemp-derived CBD might offer an offramp for people with marijuana use disorder, potentially enabling them to reduce their consumption of THC. The protocol, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) […]
