Cannabis

What smoking cannabis really does to your mind: Experts reveal the surprising effects this 4/20

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Rachel Carter

THC in cannabis affects the way different parts of your brain communicate This causes effects ranging from time dilation to paranoia and ...

420 origins traced to San Rafael’s ‘Waldos’

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Sarah Wilson

article All five members of the Waldos as adults. (Waldos, LLC) OAKLAND, Calif. – Marijuana culture’s high holiday, 420, falls on Saturday ...

Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Autism and ADHD Risk

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a strong link between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and heightened risks of ADHD, ASD, and ID in children. ...

Daily weed smokers 25% more likely to have heart attack, 42% higher stroke risk: AHA

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Rachel Carter

Health By Adriana Diaz Published March 11, 2024, 12:38 p.m. ET There’s new evidence to help clear the air on cannabis. A ...

Cannabis and Heart Health: A Troubling Connection Uncovered

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Rachel Carter

Cannabis use is associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke, a study of 430,000 adults indicates, stressing the need for ...

Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke

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Rachel Carter

News Release Wednesday, February 28, 2024 NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may ...

Cannabis Lights Up Brain’s Hunger Circuit

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Rachel Carter

Washington State University researchers have discovered that cannabis stimulates appetite by activating specific hypothalamic cells in mice. This breakthrough, using calcium imaging ...

Munchies Mystery Solved: Cannabis Activates Brain’s Appetite Neurons

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered how cannabis triggers appetite in the brain. Using calcium imaging technology to observe brain cells in mice exposed to ...

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both ...

Rise in Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Increased Cannabis Use

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Rachel Carter

A research review in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the growing concern over cannabis use disorder, exacerbated by increased cannabis ...