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01/14/2022
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By Ethan Huff
Study: Cannabis compounds block covid from entering cells
Researchers from Oregon State University‘s Global Hemp Innovation Center have discovered that Cannabis sativa is loaded with healing compounds that ward off the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19). Two key compounds in particular, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), were found to block covid spike proteins from entering cells and causing infection. (Related: THC is also […]
07/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Cannabis flower can be used as an alternative mid-level pain medication
Cannabis is a safe and effective medication for treating pain, confirms a recent article published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Smoking dried cannabis buds, in particular, appears to be the most successful method of using cannabis for pain relief. Researchers from the University of New Mexico used a large public dataset from the mobile application called “Releaf” that gathered real-time recordings of […]
06/02/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
A closer look at the effects of cannabidiol on psoriasis symptoms
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 113 active ingredients in the Cannabis sativa plant, or marijuana. It has been studied for its medicinal effects on seizures, insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and other neurological conditions. Some studies suggest that CBD also shows promise as a potential treatment for psoriasis. A recent investigation into the therapeutic effects of CBD found […]
10/09/2019
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By Cassie B.
Study: Despite having “the munchies,” marijuana use is linked to a lower risk of becoming obese or overweight
Using marijuana might make you hungrier, but that does not mean that people can expect to gain weight from it. In fact, one study shows quite the opposite: Despite having “the munchies,” those who use cannabis actually tend to weigh less and have a lower likelihood of being obese than those who don’t use the […]
10/03/2019
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By Cassie B.
Study suggests high-CBD cannabis strain is safer for your health than high-THC varieties
There is no question that cannabis imparts many impressive benefits to those who are suffering from several different types of illnesses, but many people are put off by the idea of marijuana and the potential issues associated with regular use, like addiction or psychosis. Now, a study has shown that sticking to strains that are […]
05/27/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Research suggests cannabis can relieve symptoms, pain associated with MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the world’s most commonly diagnosed debilitating neurological condition, and although it is most often diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 20 and 50, it can strike anyone, at any time. The National MS Society estimates that close to 1 million Americans are living with MS, with 200 new cases […]
05/21/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Opioid users in Illinois may turn to medical marijuana instead, thanks to efforts aimed at reducing the overdose epidemic
Like many other American states, Illinois is battling a crippling opioid epidemic. Official statistics from the state’s Department of Public Health indicate that opioid overdoses were responsible for close to 1,200 deaths there in 2016. And the problem is escalating at an alarming rate. The number of narcotic overdoses increased a whopping 82 percent between […]
05/13/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Study: Compounds in cannabis found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the colon
Does cannabis cure cancer? If you were to believe the pharmaceutical industry and their mainstream media pawns, the answer would be an emphatic “No.” According to them, the health benefits of cannabis are nothing more than myths conjured up by hopeful stoners. Yet, there are countless stories of people who’ve successfully treated any number of […]
04/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Marijuana found to reduce blood flow to the brain: Study authors suggest this may increase risk of dementia, but this effect also makes it medicinally useful for epileptics
Scientific literature regarding the effects of marijuana currently has been expanding. This has resulted in a plethora of studies, mainly how marijuana can affect the brain. While earlier studies have shown that it can help with treatment of brain-related disorders such as epilepsy, more recent tests not indicate that marijuana lowers blood circulation to some […]
04/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
THC vs. CBD: Understand the benefits of each to get the most out of medical marijuana
As the controversial issue of medical marijuana use is coming to a head in many states, now is also the time for people to understand its many uses and benefits. While some people believe that marijuana is just for recreation, numerous studies reveal otherwise, showing that it also lends itself to various medicinal purposes. Two of its main […]
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