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Stroke may be associated with smoking synthetic marijuana

Add stroke to the list of severe health hazards that may be associated with smoking synthetic marijuana, popularly known as spice or K2, a University of South Florida neurology team reports.

20 Nov 2013

Studies prove that students use prescription drugs to enhance cognitive performance

American and European studies prove that students use prescription medication or drugs to enhance their cognitive performance. Researchers from the universities of Zurich and Basel examined whether Swiss students have also experimented with neuroenhancement and which substances they take by conducting a survey of 6,725 students with an average age of 23 at the two universities and ETH Zurich.

16 Nov 2013

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.

14 Nov 2013

S2O2 finalizes acquisition of Texas-based sanitation technology innovator

Neutra Corp., a growing provider of all-natural wellness solutions, announced today that its joint venture partner Surface to Air Solutions is finalizing the acquisition of a sanitation technology innovator dedicated to greatly reducing the risk of staph infection in sports.

12 Nov 2013

Locker rooms from local high school to NFL, concern about spread of deadly infections

In locker rooms from your local high school to the National Football League, concern about the spread of potentially deadly bacteria and infections are leading training staffs to take extreme measures to prevent outbreaks. Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR), a growing provider of all-natural wellness solutions, could be close to offering a solution to the problem.

7 Nov 2013

Generic drug gabapentin appears to be safe, effective in treating alcohol dependence

The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial conducted by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.

4 Nov 2013

New all-natural technology can eliminate molds and pesticides in cannabis products

As medical marijuana states crack down on pesticides, molds and other adulterants in cannabis products, Neutra Corp. is helping to develop new technology to keep patients safe from potentially harmful contamination.

30 Oct 2013

Regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour, reveals research

New cocaine and cannabis research reveals that regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour. It had previously been argued that this increased impulsivity after cannabis administration was only experienced by occasional users, but that regular users were no longer affected in this way.

29 Oct 2013

Medical Cannabis Payment Systems announces marketing features for S2S Seed-to-Sale solution

Medical Cannabis Payment Systems, Inc. today announced some of the marketing features for their innovative S2S Seed-to-Sale solution. S2S will provide retailers and providers with powerful tools to grow business and maximize efficiency, joining with their customers to move the medical cannabis marketplace to the next level.

21 Oct 2013

Neutra working to help end staph infections in locker rooms

With football season now in full swing, a dangerous, highly resistant strain of staph infections is plaguing locker rooms across the country, potentially costing organizations such as the NFL and NCAA millions of dollars. Neutra Corp., a growing provider of all-natural wellness solutions, is working to help end the costly epidemic.

17 Oct 2013

Study: Non-hallucinogenic components of cannabis may act as effective anti-cancer agents

The anti-cancer properties of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary hallucinogenic component of cannabis, has been recognised for many years, but research into similar cannabis-derived compounds, known as cannabinoids, has been limited.

15 Oct 2013

‘Targeted’ motivational interviewing may improve antipsychotic adherence

Motivational interviewing may help specific subgroups of patients with schizophrenia to adhere to their antipsychotic medication, a study suggests.

8 Oct 2013

Tel Aviv University researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating motor, physical, and mental problems. No one knows why people get the disease or how to treat it.

8 Oct 2013

NAC amino acid may offer new treatment options for psychiatric disorders

Improved understanding of the roles of inflammation and oxidative stress in psychiatric disorders has generated new leads in the search for novel therapies. One such investigative compound currently in clinical trials is an amino acid, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), which appears to reduce the core symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, autism and cravings in addictions including cocaine, cannabis abuse and cigarette smoking.

8 Oct 2013

Study: One in three teens with bipolar disorder develop substance abuse

A study published in the October 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that approximately one in three teens with bipolar disorder developed substance abuse, for the first time, during 4 years of follow-up.

3 Oct 2013

Endexx signs definitive agreement to acquire THCFinder.com and Herbal Care

Endexx Corporation is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire THCFinder.com and its parent company Herbal Care LLC. THCFinder.com is a leading player in Social Media and Cultural content in the Medical Marijuana industry, providing both relevant content and educational material to its user base related to the Medical Marijuana arena.

29 Sep 2013

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

Stroke may be associated with smoking synthetic marijuana

Studies prove that students use prescription drugs to enhance cognitive performance

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

S2O2 finalizes acquisition of Texas-based sanitation technology innovator

Locker rooms from local high school to NFL, concern about spread of deadly infections

Generic drug gabapentin appears to be safe, effective in treating alcohol dependence

New all-natural technology can eliminate molds and pesticides in cannabis products

Regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour, reveals research

Medical Cannabis Payment Systems announces marketing features for S2S Seed-to-Sale solution

Neutra working to help end staph infections in locker rooms

Study: Non-hallucinogenic components of cannabis may act as effective anti-cancer agents

‘Targeted’ motivational interviewing may improve antipsychotic adherence

Tel Aviv University researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS

NAC amino acid may offer new treatment options for psychiatric disorders

Study: One in three teens with bipolar disorder develop substance abuse

Endexx signs definitive agreement to acquire THCFinder.com and Herbal Care

Drug misuse predicts protracted hospital stay for schizophrenia patients

Adolescents with psychosis face long treatment delays

GW Pharmaceuticals starts GWP42006 Phase 1 clinical trial for epilepsy treatment

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