Articles tagged with "research"
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Meet Lumir Hanus, Who Discovered the First Endocannabinoid
Lukas Hurt - Published on December 13, 2016Read moreLeafly spoke with the scientist who first isolated what’s sometimes called “the bliss molecule” about the future of cannabis research.
The Runner’s High and the Endocannabinoid System
Jeremy Kossen - Published on December 13, 2016Read moreWe’ve all heard of the “runner’s high,” but what is it? Learn more about this post-workout sensation and how it relates to the endocannabinoid system.
Federal Report Finds Lowest Teen Cannabis Consumption Rate Since 1993
Gage Peake - Published on December 13, 2016Read moreThe results are the latest to refute arguments by cannabis opponents that legalization would lead to a higher rate of use among minors.
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‘Marijuana Drains Brain Blood Flow, Boosts Alzheimer’s Risk’: Fake News or Flawed Study?
Jeremy Kossen - Published on December 13, 2016Read moreLearn about Dr. Daniel Amen’s recent study suggesting cannabis use increases Alzheimer’s risk, and find out how this study and claim may be misleading.
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Survey: More Cannabis Consumers Seek Wellness, Not Intoxication
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 2, 2016Read moreResearch by Miner & Co. finds most brand-conscious consumers, age 25 to 39, use cannabis for self-care and wellness, not just to get high.
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Is smoking cannabis bad for you?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 28, 2016Read moreDiscover what is known about the potential risks associated with cannabis smoke, including how it affects cardiovascular and lung health.
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Israeli Companies Ink Deal to Bring Medical Cannabis Inhaler to Market
Gage Peake - Published on November 28, 2016Read moreThe deal marks first time a major pharmaceutical company has agreed to market a medical cannabis device, the product’s developer says.
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Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor That Allows THC to Get You High
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 11, 2016Read moreA team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).
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What are the negative effects of cannabis smoking and secondhand smoke?
Jeremiah Wilhelm - Published on November 2, 2016Read moreWe’ve all heard that first and secondhand smoke inhalation is bad, but what about when it’s cannabis smoke? A study exploring this topic has surprising results.
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Less Is More: Why Low-Dose Cannabis Is Important
Jeremy Kossen - Published on October 25, 2016Read moreRead about the cannabis growing industry’s focus on higher-THC strains, and learn why paying attention to dosage is vital to enjoy your experience.
