Science related (Medical) Marijuana Use Could Encourage False Memories by Sophia Vida February 12, 2020 Not being able to remember stuff is scary, but what about remembering stuff that never even happened? According to new research, the use of marijuana not only contributes to forgetfulness but can also induce false memories. ...
Science related (Medical) A Weed Compound Has Been Found That May Be 30 Times Stronger Than THC by Sophia Vida February 05, 2020 Scientists have discovered a marijuana compound that could be 30 times more powerful than THC, which is the most studied psychoactive compound in the plant. The new cannabinoid is named tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THCP, and i...
Science related (Medical) Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Can Restrict Fetal Growth Says Study by Sophia Vida January 22, 2020 Using marijuana while pregnant has been considered dangerous by many doctors and now a recent Canadian study has found that using the drug during pregnancy can actually impact fetus development. In a study using rats, researc...
Science related (Medical) People With Heart Problems May Want to Reconsider Marijuana by Sophia Vida January 22, 2020 According to doctors, marijuana can be risky for people who are taking common heart medications. A review published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has some frightening details on marijuana's ef...
Science related (Medical) Italian Researchers Have Discovered Two New Cannabinoids by Sophia Vida January 10, 2020 Marijuana contains many chemical compounds known as cannabinoids. So far over 60 cannabinoids have been identified by researchers and it is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is considered the one to create a "high" effect. Rese...
Science related (Medical) Experts Warn That Marijuana Edibles May Not Be Safe by Sophia Vida January 08, 2020 Health experts are warning that cannabis edibles may not be as healthy as they seem. A commentary was published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that edibles may carry some unique risks. According to...
Science related (Medical) Marijuana Use is Rising in Depressed People by Sophia Vida December 28, 2019 One of the benefits that marijuana has been said to have is that it can help anxiety and depression. It may not come as a surprise that regular cannabis use has risen faster among people with depression. This is according to ...
Science related (Medical) Study Finds Marijuana Usage is Linked to Changes in the Heart’s Structure by Sophia Vida December 20, 2019 According to a study, using marijuana has been connected to changes in the structure of the human heart. Researchers interviewed and assessed heart the scans of 3,407 participants for the study and found that users who used m...
Science related (Medical) Research Reveals Less Opioid Prescriptions on Average in U.S. States where Marijuana is Legal by Sophia Vida December 18, 2019 According to new research, there are less opioid prescriptions on average in U.S. states where medical and recreational marijuana are legal. Authors of a paper published in the Journal of Health Economics, have found that rec...
Science related (Medical) Men Who Smoke Marijuana Daily Are More Likely to Get This Kind of Cancer by Sophia Vida December 03, 2019 A new study has discovered something that may make many mad question their marijuana habits. Like cigarettes, smoking marijuana releases carcinogens which can increase a person's risk of getting cancer. The study, which ...
