Article by Hannah Osborne, Newsweek Marijuana appears to improve the memory and learning abilities of old mice. Scientists discovered low doses of its main psychoactive ingredient—cannabinoid THC—can reverse the age-related decline in cognitive abilities, a finding that could lead to scientists figuring out a way of slowing brain aging in humans. Researchers are increasingly examining THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) for its potential ...

Article by Freedom Chevalier, Lift News Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It primarily affects motor function and intentional muscle movement. One out of every 500 Canadians is affected by Parkinson’s, with roughly 6,600 new cases diagnosed annually. And while the exact cause of Parkinson’s remains unknown, there is hope for better treatment. Recently, ...

Article by Dina Gusovsky, CNBC Yaniv Eshed is a big believer in the medical benefits of marijuana for children. Eshed’s 9-year-old son, Aviel, is being treated for bone marrow cancer at Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel. Yaniv Eshed told CNBC that he wishes he had learned about medical marijuana before Aviel was already six months into his ...

Article by Sean Williams, Madison.com The marijuana industry is growing like a weed. Last year, legal weed sales grew by 34%, according to cannabis research firm ArcView, and by 2021, legal sales (which includes medical and recreational pot) are expected to exceed $22 billion. Investment firm Cowen & Co. has an even more bullish forecast on legal weed, calling for ...

Article by Elara Mosquera, Saludmóvil Upon using medical cannabis, patients in pain and those suffering from other medical conditions reduced their use of opioids, antidepressants, sleep medications, alcohol, and other dangerous substances, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Medical Cannabis led to decrease in use of dangerous substances Saludmóvil™ had a chance to speak with ...

Article by Rita Giordano, Philly.com Less than a year ago, Erica Daniels, a Horsham mother of two, did what once upon a time she would have considered unthinkable. She gave her autistic son, Leo, now 12, a dose of cannabis oil – marijuana. Medical researchers generally argue that evidence for the drug’s effectiveness in treating autism is lacking and its safety ...

Article by Ricardo Oliveira, Lift News In 1996 the State of California enacted the Compassionate Use Act permitting the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Sixteen years later, two million Californians—nearly five percent of the population—were using cannabis for medical reasons. California is not alone in this picture. Progressive cannabis decriminalization and legalization soon followed elsewhere. Simultaneous changes in cultural ...

Article by Sara G. Miller, Live Science In recent years, illegal marijuana use has risen faster in states that have legalized medical marijuana than in states without such laws, a new study finds. In addition, the percentage of people with “marijuana use disorders” — people who use the drug in unhealthy ways, or abuse it — has also increased at ...

Article by Dana Larsen, Cannabis Culture The effects of cannabis on driving have been extensively studied for decades. Research consistently shows that typical cannabis use causes very little or no impairment to driving ability.  . In terms of public policy, the focus should remain on the real danger, which is alcohol. Cannabis only impairs driving in very high doses, much ...

Article by Ricardo Oliveira, Lift News GABA is one of the basic neurotransmitters of the human brain. It is responsible for a sharp inhibition of neuronal activity, which is required to maintain complex firing patterns across widespread brain networks. Having such a fundamental role, it is no surprise that malfunctions in this system are associated with a myriad of brain ...