Cannabis

Australian patients with chronic conditions using medical cannabis show improvements in overall health-related quality of life

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Australian patients with chronic conditions using medical cannabis show improvements in overall health-related quality of life

Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain. Interestingly, cannabis therapy did not seem to improve reported sleep disturbances, according to a study published September 6, 2023 in … Read more

U.S. health officials may re-categorizing marijuana restrictions

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U.S. health officials may re-categorizing marijuana restrictions

It’s been a busy year-and-a-half for the cannabis industry, especially in New Mexico.Next year, business owners predict “you’re probably going to see five or $600 million a year sales range,” Priscotty Cannabis Delivery CEO Scott Prisco said.More than $350 million have been generated since it’s recreational use has been legalized. Now, the Department of Health … Read more

Marijuana users have elevated levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine

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Marijuana users have elevated levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine

A recent Environmental Health Perspectives study compares the levels of metal biomarkers in the blood and urine of marijuana users with non-users. Study: Blood and Urinary Metal Levels among Exclusive Marijuana Users in NHANES (2005–2018). Image Credit: Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com Background Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs throughout the world. Although many … Read more

How cannabis impacts pain, sleep, anxiety and more, according to the latest science

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How cannabis impacts pain, sleep, anxiety and more, according to the latest science

(CNN) — Are you using — or considering using — marijuana to help with anxiety, pain, muscle spasms, nausea during pregnancy, poor sleep and more? You may be surprised to discover there is little quality evidence on the benefits of marijuana, according to a new analysis of more than 100 clinical trials and meta-analyses. “After applying … Read more

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

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Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure. This is among the first studies to report biomarker metal levels among marijuana users and most likely … Read more