Experts seek to understand risks associated with vaping and e-cigarettes
E-cigarette or vaping product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) is a severe pulmonary illness caused by using e-cigarettes or vaping products. In the United States, in 2018, an alarming 25% of youth...
View ArticleUnderstanding the molecular basis of how THC cannabinoid inhibits an...
In various European countries and North America, medical cannabis or medicines based on cannabinoids are authorized for therapeutic purposes.
View ArticleWhat are the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol and marijuana on fetal...
Researchers presented the effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabinoid (SAC) usage during gestation on fetal brain development.
View ArticleStudy explores the role of endocannabinoids in hazardous drinking among young...
Although heavy drinking in young adulthood increases the risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD), not all young heavy drinkers go on to develop AUD, globally the most common substance use disorder.
View ArticleIncreased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk...
Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential "enhancement."
View ArticleStudy elucidates how cannabidiol reduces seizures in treatment-resistant...
A study reveals a previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy.
View ArticleStudy finds high doses of oral CBD can exacerbate THC’s effects by inhibiting...
Researchers compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol-dominant and cannabidiol-dominant cannabis extracts that contained the same Δ9-THC dose (20 mg).
View ArticleStudy finds cannabis vaping more harmful than nicotine vaping
A study published in the journal Thorax compares the pulmonary effects of vaping nicotine and cannabis. The study finds that cannabis is more harmful to lung health than nicotine.
View ArticleTargeting obesity: findings reveal a new molecular pathway involved in energy...
Study outlines molecular mechanisms to aid the development of new therapies to manage obesity and associated health disorders.
View ArticleCBD treatment in elite athletes: topical administration tolerated well with...
Researchers conducted an open-label pilot study to determine the efficacy and tolerability of CBD as a potential pain management therapy in a group of former elite athletes with chronic levels of pain...
View ArticleVirginia Tech to study the regulation of genes responsible for cannabinoid...
Industrial cultivation of hemp is seeing a massive expansion in the United States due to new federal laws and consumer demand.
View ArticleMint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in...
Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in...
View ArticlePrenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory...
Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, both...
View ArticleClinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy...
Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when...
View ArticleLegal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated
Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant's main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available.
View ArticleIs medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related...
Researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life.
View ArticleLipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of...
Scientists have identified a lipid-degrading enzyme as a prognostic biomarker for luminal breast cancer.
View ArticleSpice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising...
Taurine and black pepper, along with key terpene constituents, are investigated for their potential in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and combating related diseases in this comprehensive...
View ArticleFirst-in-class drug shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for...
A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition...
View ArticleConnecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked...
Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent...
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