Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to marijuana’s Schedule I status
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider Washington v. Barr, a case that challenged the federal Schedule I status of cannabis. The news came in a routine Supreme Court […]
Cannabis for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses are a frequent reason for using medical cannabis. These conditions include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), two inflammatory bowel diseases — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — and […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Cannabis: Robert’s Story
By Bonni Goldstein, MD on September 28, 2020 A tall, thin teenager with a crewcut, Robert came to my office with his parents seeking help in treating ulcerative colitis. Diagnosed […]
Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation
Some 66% of Americans now support cannabislegalization, according to Pew and Gallup polling in 2019. That means convincing the holdouts is going to become even harder. Thisgeneral election on Nov. […]
Home DNA kits can help you pick a cannabis strain
They say the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is as unique as a fingerprint, and cannabis affects us all differently. Company EndoCanna Health is exploring this by offering a DNA test that […]
Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system?
Cannabis is celebrated for the benefits it offers in the management of certain medical conditions. As awareness around cannabis grows, consumers are becoming better versed in the therapeutic potential of […]
