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Using caffeine to study how the brain processes information

Researchers are using caffeine to study how the brain processes information, and a new study shows the effectiveness of this approach.

13 Jan 2020

Researchers report evidence linking 'vaping' to increased likelihood of asthma and COPD

Using data from a large federal government telephone survey of adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report evidence that inhaling heated tobacco vapor through e-cigarettes was linked to increased odds of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, conditions long demonstrated to be caused by smoking traditional, combustible cigarettes.

7 Jan 2020

Physicians and the public should be aware of several risks related to cannabis edibles

With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ.

6 Jan 2020

‘Grade A’ all-American pot: The next big export?

In a large warehouse, LivWell Enlightened Health feeds its cloned cannabis plants a custom blend of nutrients, sprays them with filtered water and pumps extra carbon dioxide into the air.

3 Jan 2020

Study finds high levels of compliance with ID rules by recreational marijuana stores in two U.S. states

A new study by collaborators at Klein Buendel, Inc. and the Prevention Research Center finds that recreational cannabis stores in Colorado and Washington state, both of which legalized adult recreational use in 2012, show high levels of compliance with rules preventing underage purchase of cannabis.

23 Dec 2019

GB Sciences announces preclinical results of promising formulations for Parkinson's disease

GB Sciences, Inc. announced significant preclinical results for their Parkinson's disease ("PD") formulations from the midterm report for their preclinical study being performed by Dr. Lee Ellis of the National Research Council in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA.

22 Dec 2019

California attempts to revive compassionate cannabis programs

For years, Richard Manning knew what he needed to cope with his physical pain, rage and PTSD — much of which he traced to a career-ending knee injury he suffered while on a domestic security detail with the Marines.

20 Dec 2019

New set of recommendations for clinicians to address youth vaping

In response to the pressing public health issue of vaping, clinicians of all disciplines are being asked to address this issue with youth, families and community members, despite minimal youth-focused screening or treatment guidelines.

19 Dec 2019

Medicinal cannabis substitute may help unlock new treatment for Parkinson's disease

A drug that provides the benefits obtained from medicinal cannabis without the "high" or other side effects may help to unlock a new treatment for Parkinson's disease.

19 Dec 2019

Marijuana use in electronic cigarettes on the rise among U.S. teens

A study published today online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found marijuana use in electronic cigarettes has been increasing among U.S. middle and high school students from 2017 to 2018.

18 Dec 2019

Pregnant teens have higher rates of depression and substance use

Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to live in poverty, have poorer mental health and have higher rates of substance use.

18 Dec 2019

Don’t toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

In her office at Boulder High School, the assistant principal has a large cardboard box where she can toss the spoils of her ongoing battle with the newest student addiction.

18 Dec 2019

New program to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis and prescription drugs

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine will expand a statewide program to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis and prescription drugs.

16 Dec 2019

Cannabis use in the U.S. increases rapidly among persons with depression

Results of a new study suggest that over the past decade (2005-2017), the prevalence of cannabis use in the United States has increased among persons with and without depression, though the increase is significantly more rapid among those with depression.

11 Dec 2019

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

Pittcon is pleased to announce its 2020 Short Course continuing education program, which includes the addition of nearly 20 new courses. Registration for the Short Course program, offered at Pittcon 2020 in Chicago, IL, February 29 - March 5, is now open.

From Pittcon 11 Dec 2019

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments collaborates with NMU to support medicinal plant chemistry program

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Northern Michigan University have partnered to establish the Shimadzu Analytical Core Laboratory for Medicinal Plant Sciences.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 11 Dec 2019

Legalization status of cannabis affects people's views on benefits

Residents of states where cannabis has been legalized are more likely to believe it has beneficial effects - including health benefits in treatment of pain and anxiety or depression, reports a survey study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

10 Dec 2019

Lactobacillus balances intestinal microbiome and ameliorates chronic alcohol-induced liver injury

Researchers demonstrated that Lactobacillus rhamnosus can dose-dependently reestablish a balanced intestinal microbiome and counter the liver-damaging effects of alcohol consumption in mice to reverse the results of chronic alcohol-induced liver injury.

9 Dec 2019

Cannabis use more common among persons with depression

The prevalence of cannabis, or marijuana, use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 among persons with and without depression and was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017.

9 Dec 2019

The role of adenosine in neurodegeneration and brain regeneration

The role of adenosine in neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration has led to growing attention on adenosine receptors as potential drug targets in a range of brain disorders, including neuroregenerative therapy and treatment for amyotrophyic lateral sclerosis.

8 Dec 2019

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

Using caffeine to study how the brain processes information

Researchers report evidence linking 'vaping' to increased likelihood of asthma and COPD

Physicians and the public should be aware of several risks related to cannabis edibles

‘Grade A’ all-American pot: The next big export?

Study finds high levels of compliance with ID rules by recreational marijuana stores in two U.S. states

GB Sciences announces preclinical results of promising formulations for Parkinson's disease

California attempts to revive compassionate cannabis programs

New set of recommendations for clinicians to address youth vaping

Medicinal cannabis substitute may help unlock new treatment for Parkinson's disease

Marijuana use in electronic cigarettes on the rise among U.S. teens

Pregnant teens have higher rates of depression and substance use

Don’t toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

New program to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis and prescription drugs

Cannabis use in the U.S. increases rapidly among persons with depression

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments collaborates with NMU to support medicinal plant chemistry program

Legalization status of cannabis affects people's views on benefits

Lactobacillus balances intestinal microbiome and ameliorates chronic alcohol-induced liver injury

Cannabis use more common among persons with depression

The role of adenosine in neurodegeneration and brain regeneration

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