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11/04/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Republicans perform about-face, now back nationwide legalization of medical marijuana

After coming out against the legalization of cannabis in the past, Former House Speaker John Boehner now says his stance was wrong. He now believes that medical marijuana should be legalized nationally, and he says many of his fellow Republicans are having a similar change of heart. In 2011, Boehner said that he was “unalterably […]

07/13/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The State of Michigan declares cannabis legitimate medicine for treating arthritis, autism, chronic pain and more

Proponents of medical marijuana have faced uphill battles the world over, but one place that is embracing the potential of this curative plant is the state of Michigan. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the state has now added a slew of new medical conditions to its list of illnesses that qualify for […]

06/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

CBD confirmed to reduce seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy

Seizures are not only frightening for those who experience them and those who witness them; they can also be extremely dangerous when sufferers lose consciousness or control and fall down. Unfortunately, doctors have yet to find a way to stop them entirely. However, a new study is giving a lot of people hope after finding […]

05/20/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers find that hemp can be used to treat ovarian cancer

Many people are aware that marijuana can help people who have cancer, but another member of the cannabis family has now shown tremendous potential for treating the disease as well. Like marijuana, hemp contains therapeutic components like cannabinol, cannabidiol, and tetrahydrocannabinol. It does not cause addiction, nor does it have psychoactive properties, yet its therapeutic […]

04/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Smoking marijuana found to have the same weakening effect on the blood vessels as cigarettes

Cannabis’s health benefits have helped it gain approval for medicinal use in several states, but it’s important to keep in mind that this does not mean that it’s perfectly healthy when smoked. In fact, if you’re smoking it, you might want to hear what researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, recently discovered. (Opt […]

04/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

DEBUNKED: Cannabis does NOT cause schizophrenia

It’s not unusual to hear those who are opposed to legalizing cannabis claim that it can cause people to develop mental illnesses like schizophrenia, but new research shows that there is very little truth behind the notion. According to King’s College London Psychology Research fellow Dr. Musa Sami, there is no direct correlation between cannabis use […]

02/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Four science-backed health benefits of cannabis that are ignored by the mainstream media

We all know the mainstream media doesn’t like to talk about cannabis too much. After all, they have to keep the peace with their advertisers, like alcohol brands and pharmaceutical companies. Their silence on the issue is particularly deafening given how much airtime they do devote to some serious problems cannabis can help with. Inspired […]

01/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cannabis found to reduce alcohol-induced liver disease, according to new study

It’s no secret that abusing alcohol can wreak havoc on your liver, but it’s not as widely known that cannabis can actually stem this effect. A surprising new study shows that people who abuse alcohol and also use cannabis have a reduced incidence of liver disease. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in America, causing […]

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, […]

11/12/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

What are you smoking? Study shows 70% of cannabidiol extracts are mislabeled

Cannabidiol (CBD) extract is growing in popularity thanks to the benefits it offers to people with certain health conditions. In fact, the market for CBD products is expected to exceed $2 billion in sales to consumers in the next three years alone. Unfortunately, any time there’s a hot product on the market, unscrupulous businesspeople will […]

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