Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

Clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of cannabis for certain conditions, but many aren’t testing smoked or vaped forms. Research on cannabis smoke is raising concerns.

Beth Cohen, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 30, 2023 ~6 min

Team finds links among mental health, cannabis, and pregnancy

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who have mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, a study finds.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 28, 2023 ~6 min


'From Magic Mushrooms to Big Pharma' – a college course explores nature's medicine cabinet and different ways of healing

An anthropology course explores how peoples and cultures around the world use nature-based medicines to heal.

Heather McIlvaine-Newsad, Professor of Anthropology, Western Illinois University • conversation
June 9, 2023 ~6 min

Some doctors still aren’t cool with medical cannabis

Although cannabis is legal in Michigan, doctors in the state are hesitant to authorize their patients to use it, a study finds.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
May 22, 2023 ~5 min

For people with cancer, race and income may affect cannabis access

Access to cannabis for managing symptoms related to cancer treatment is not equitable, according to a new study.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
May 15, 2023 ~6 min

Cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC have flooded the US market – two immunologists explain the medicinal benefits and potential risks

Researchers are working to determine how and which cannabis products can help those suffering from chronic pain or serious illness. But science is having a hard time keeping up with the booming market.

Mitzi Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina • conversation
April 28, 2023 ~11 min

Does THC as a teen stymie female reproductive health later?

Cannabis use in adolescent years may create reproductive complications in women, according to a new study with mice.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 22, 2023 ~4 min

Mounting research points to health harms from cannabis, THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development

Studies show that smoking marijuana during pregnancy can lead to premature birth, lower birth weight and psychological problems in the newborn.

Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University • conversation
March 22, 2023 ~9 min


Surgical patients addicted to cannabis face greater post-op risks

Researchers found that surgical patients with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural health care — such as admission to an intensive care unit — compared to non-users.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 27, 2023 ~5 min

Big doses of CBD can make edibles too powerful

The cannabis component CBD inhibits the breakdown of THC, which may result in a stronger and longer high after using edibles, research finds.

Marisol Martinez-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~9 min

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