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10/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Marijuana’s THC found to help HIV patients maintain mental stamina

In a growing body of evidence that points to the benefits of marijuana, a study made by researchers from Michigan State University indicated that a chemical found in marijuana may be able to slow down cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of patients with HIV. The study found that the chemical, known as […]

12/31/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Cannabis found to reduce inflammation in the brain, preventing mental decline of people with HIV

As many as half of those suffering from HIV could prevent the mental decline associated with the disease with the help of cannabis, according to a new study. Researchers from Michigan State University found that marijuana users with HIV have fewer inflammatory white blood cells. As the immune system continuously tries to fight the virus, […]

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