Science related (Medical) Study Finds Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness Likely to Turn to Marijuana by Sophia Vida August 31, 2018 According to a new study, pregnant women who have mild or severe morning sickness were significantly more likely to use marijuana during their pregnancy. The study was conducted on women in the state of California and found tha...
Science related (Medical) People with Schizophrenia are More Likely to Smoke Weed by Sophia Vida August 30, 2018 According to a new study that was published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, there is a "significant genetic correlation" that shows schizophrenics have a greater chance of using marijuana. The study, which used genetic data...
Science related (Medical) American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Avoid Marijuana by Sophia Vida August 30, 2018 While there is mounting research that says marijuana has health benefits and is harmless, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against pregnant and breast feeding women to use the drug. The American Academy of Pediatr...
Science related (Medical) Study Finds that Your Genes Could Make You Crave Marijuana by Sophia Vida August 28, 2018 According to a new study that was published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, there are 35 different genes that make a person more likely to crave marijuana. Data used from 180,000 people determined that there is a relationsh...
Science related (Medical) Study Finds that THC Was Found in Nursing Mother’s Breast Milk by Sophia Vida August 27, 2018 According to a study, there is evidence that indicates more women are using marijuana during pregnancy as well as afterward. The study, which involved 50 nursing mothers who were using marijuana and provided breast milk samples...
Science related (Medical) New Study Reveals How Marijuana Helps Stomach Problems by Sophia Vida August 15, 2018 According to a new study from University of Massachusetts and University of Bath, there may be an answer now as to why marijuana has helped gut issues. Researchers from the universities are the first to demonstrate the physical...
Science related (Medical) Only a Few More Volunteers Needed for Study on Marijuana and PTSD by Sophia Vida August 10, 2018 The nonprofit sponsor of a study on marijuana and PTSD announced this week that only a few more U.S. military veterans are needed to volunteer as test subjects because it can be completed. The study is the first controlled stud...
Science related (Medical) Detroit Doesn’t Want More Than This Many Marijuana Centers by Sophia Vida August 01, 2018 The City Council in Detroit voted this week to approve zoning changes in order to cap the number of medicinal marijuana facilities that can operate in the city. The Council unanimously voted for the number to be 75 and there wi...
Science related (Medical) Cannabis Oil With A Little THC May Help Children With Seizures by Sophia Vida August 01, 2018 According to researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children, cannabis oil with a little THC may help children who have severe epilepsy. The Canadian study used experimental oil on 20 children who have Dravet Syndrome, a form of ...
Science related (Medical) Two New Disorders Qualify for Medicinal Marijuana in Minnesota by Sophia Vida August 01, 2018 Medicinal marijuana patients in Minnesota have two new disorders they can fall under in order to get marijuana now. Residents in the state who suffer from autism or obstructive sleep apnea are now eligible to be in Minnesota's ...