The sale of junk food — ice cream, burgers, and chips — increased after recreational cannabis was legalized at a state level in the US. Not too surprising, right? Cannabis’ tendency to increase appetite, colloquially known as “the munchies,” is caused by its primary active element, the psychotropic cannabinoid THC. (CBD, on the other hand, appears to be associated with decreased …
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1 in 8 older adults use cannabis; experts urge screening
A report on people ages 50 through 80 finds that 12% of older adults say they’ve consumed a substance that contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the past year. Additionally, 4% of people in that age group say they have substances that include THC multiple times a week. THC is the part of the cannabis plant that …
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Dr. Rebecca Siegel On the Benefits and Drawback of Medical Cannabis
Opioids have been the standard for managing both chronic and short-term pain for a long time. While they have their place in medicine, they definitely have their drawbacks. The CDC estimates that 75,673 Americans died from opioid overdoses between April 2020 to April 2021. Aside from the risk of overdose, opioids are highly addictive and can cause …
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How cannabis affects your skin
Oils, creams, skin balms, gels and serums made from cannabis come in all shapes and sizes, and many of these products promise to improve your skin and make it healthier. But how does cannabis actually affect the skin? Recent scientific studies suggest that different cannabinoids and other cannabis-derived molecules (e.g terpenes) may help treat a number of …
Couples, Cannabis, and Sex: How Being High Can Help You Get Down
When COVID-19 unleashed its fury around the globe, it was widely assumed that people in romantic relationships would face serious obstacles. From the stress and fear induced by the deadly virus to quarantining for weeks at a time, couples encountered unfamiliar and frightening circumstances that challenged their perspectives of the world and each other. “As …
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Cannabis consumers who caught COVID had ‘better outcomes and mortality’ than non-consumers, study finds
Cannabis consumers who caught COVID-19 had significantly lower rates of intubation, respiratory failure, and death than people who do not consume, according to a new study based on hospital data that was presented this week at the annual conference of The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) in Honolulu. “Marijuana users had better outcomes and mortality …
Women are turning to cannabis to manage menopause symptoms. Does it help?
Menopause is having a moment. Gone are the days of suffering in silence — today’s menopausal women can choose from wellness retreats, celebrity-backed supplements and hot flash pajamas that all promise to ease the hormonal transition. But if recent studies are any indication, the buzziest trend in menopausal wellness is weed. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/women-turning-to-cannabis-to-manage-menopause-symptoms-195307347.html
Cannabis Amplifies Quality of Life in Women with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia
Published in Pain Practice, the study investigated the potential of using cannabis as an aid for pain relief and improved sleep quality, as well as explored the plant’s remedial action on a psychological and physical level. Based on the study results, cannabis offers short-term beneficial effects in women with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia. Although women tend to …
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Should I tell my doctor I smoke cannabis?
Question: I’m getting to the age where I’m periodically having medical “procedures,” and on the various forms that have to be completed they always ask if you “smoke.” Just the generic question. In years past I always assumed they were asking about tobacco usage. Now that cannabis is becoming widely used, how do the medical professionals …
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Study Finds Inhaled Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Neuropathic Pain
The inhalation of vaporized herbal cannabis is an effective treatment for neuropathic pain, according to the results of a recently published study by German researchers. The observational study also found that inhaled cannabis helped neuropathic pain patients with sleep problems, a common symptom experienced by at least half of those diagnosed with the sometimes-debilitating …
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