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A new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research has examined the relationship between recreational cannabis use and the development of psychosis in individuals at high risk. The study, titled “Recreational Cannabis Use Over Time in Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Lack of Associations with Symptom, Neurocognitive, Functioning, and Treatment Patterns,” was conducted by researchers from Zucker Hillside …

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Using cannabis is not associated with an increased risk of heart attack among middle-aged adults, according to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Diego, examined the relationship between cannabis use and physician-diagnosed myocardial infarction (heart attack) in a nationally representative group of approximately 10,000 middle-aged individuals. …

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A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecules suggests that certain lesser-known cannabinoids found in hemp and marijuana may hold promise in treating dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. The study, conducted by Polish researchers Emilia Kwiecień and Dorota Kowalczuk, reviewed existing literature published in scientific journals to identify the potential therapeutic applications of these minor cannabinoids. …

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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of West Attica in Greece has found that medical marijuana use is associated with improved quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders. The study, published in the journal GeNeDis Neuroscientific Advances, analyzed survey data from medical cannabis patients and revealed several positive effects of marijuana use on various aspects of …

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Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by abnormal brain activity that leads to seizures. With millions of adults and children affected by epilepsy worldwide, it is a significant public health concern. While most individuals with epilepsy can effectively manage their symptoms with anti-epileptic medications, a portion of patients experience refractory epilepsy, where medication fails to control seizures. In recent years, …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to support the hemp industry by encouraging hemp growers to construct a unique device that can collect cannabis pollen efficiently. The device, reminiscent of the Ghostbusters backpack vacuum, allows farmers to collect up to 10 grams of cannabis pollen in less than a minute. This effort aims to gather and distribute …

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A new study published in The International Journal of Drug Policy has revealed that states with legal medical cannabis have experienced significant reductions in health insurance premiums. The study, conducted by professors from Bowling Green State University, Illinois State University, and Eastern Michigan University, analyzed private health insurance financial data collected between 2010 and 2021 by the National Association of …

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Public interest in CBD, or cannabidiol, is on the rise, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The study analyzed Google search data and found that searches for CBD in the United States reached 6.4 million in April 2019. This represents a significant increase compared to previous years. The study also revealed that searches for CBD remained …

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A recent meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran has found that cannabis consumers may possess a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The analysis, which included seven studies consisting of 11 surveys and four cohorts, revealed that individuals exposed to cannabis had significantly lower odds of developing T2DM compared to …

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Intramuscular injections of cannabinoids have been found to be more effective in relieving acute pain compared to oral cannabis treatments, according to a recent systematic review published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The review, which analyzed six randomized-controlled clinical trials (RCTs), concluded that both types of cannabis treatment resulted in a small but significant reduction in subjective pain scores when …

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