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Medical cannabis as a source of Cryptococcus neoformans infection

Cannabis use is gaining popularity in the United States, driven by growing legalization, public acceptance and diverse methods of consumption

Medical cannabis patient data exposed by unsecured database

Cannabis potency is increasing — The concentration of THC has increased fivefold in the last 20 years in Canada

Heavy use of cannabis is associated with three times the risk of oral cancer.

Heavy drinking raises the risk of pregnancy by 50% in women who strongly wish to avoid it, while cannabis use does not

A new study of people living with eating disorders has found cannabis and psychedelics, such as ‘magic mushrooms’ or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated with the non-prescribed drugs

Cannabis exposure in the womb can cause lower total brain volume in the first month of life

ADHD and Cannabis Use - what are the differences in ADHD outcomes between those who regularly use cannabis and those who don’t (small study)

Cannabis scientists are trying to find a predictable, reliable product (2020)

Chronic low-dose oral or inhaled cannabis may improve working memory in older adults

A study found that "cannabis sativa extract may be considered an adjuvant in the management of pain and quality of life in patients with metastatic lung cancer."

Positive link between cannabis use and 'Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events'

A review concluded that "a regulated cannabis supply was associated with increased adult cannabis use and healthcare utilization but not with youth use or traffic-related issues."

A study found "significant reductions in prescription drug claims per enrollee of $34–42 annually in the small group insurance market following recreational cannabis legalization."

New awareness article on the use of cannabis in patients with psychiatric disorders

Cannabis use could double risk of heart deaths, study suggests - New analysis revealed heightened risks for cannabis use: 29% higher for acute coronary syndrome; 20% higher for stroke; and a doubling in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Facebook and Instagram seem to have stopped censoring search results for 'marijuana' and 'cannabis'

Two of the bioactive ingredients in cannabis, the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV), have impressive antifungal properties when used topically, effective against a range of Cryptococcus strains and tinea-causing fungi…

Compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, working even faster than current antifungal therapy

Cannabis study: legalization reduces problematic consumption, particularly among people who use other drugs in addition to cannabis

A study on medical cannabis use by older adults provided "evidence of momentary improvements in pain, anxiety, depression, and indirect benefits for sleep quality."

A study found "evidence of a weak positive correlation between distance from cannabis dispensaries and favorable attitudes toward [medicinal cannabis], with gender and state legal status contributing to attitudes, while dispensary density did not significantly impact attitudes."

Daily use of cannabis is strongly associated with chronic inflammation, study finds

A long-term study from Canada analyzed the effects of cannabis legalization on consumption behavior and abuse

New cannabinoids and chlorin-type metabolites from the flowers of cannabis sativa L.: a study on their neuroblastoma activity

Four new studies show link between heavy cannabis use, serious health risks

High Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

Medical cannabis shows potential to fight cancer, largest-ever study finds

Cannabis smoking associated with persistent epigenome-wide disruptions

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