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Problems persist for kids exposed to cannabis in the womb
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Problems persist for kids exposed to cannabis in the womb

by Brandie Jefferson, Washington University in St. Louis Credit: CC0 Public Domain Children who were exposed to cannabis in the womb continue to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology (depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions), even as—at ages 11 and 12—they head toward adolescence, according to research from the Department of Psychological & Brain...

Cannabis-related products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain
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Cannabis-related products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain

by Oregon Health & Science University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Evidence behind the effectiveness of cannabis-related products to treat chronic pain is surprisingly thin, according to a new systematic evidence review by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University. The federally funded review, which will be updated on an ongoing basis, was published today in...

Cannabis users require more sedation for endoscopy
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Cannabis users require more sedation for endoscopy

by American Gastroenterological Association Credit: CC0 Public Domain Patients who use cannabis required higher levels of sedation during gastric endoscopies than non-users, according to research to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2022. As cannabis is legalized in more places and usage rises, clinicians should be aware of patients’ habits and prepare themselves and...

Active ingredient in cannabis protects aging brain cells
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Active ingredient in cannabis protects aging brain cells

by Salk Institute Healthy mitochondria (green); mitochondria showing the effects of oxidative stress (blue); and oxidative stress with CBN (red). Insets show higher magnification of the structure of the mitochondria. Credit: Salk Institute Decades of research on medical cannabis has focused on the compounds THC and CBD in clinical applications. But less is known about...

Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization
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Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization

JANUARY 7, 2022 by The Ottawa Hospital  Credit: CC0 Public Domain Ontario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. While single hospitals have reported on child cannabis poisonings...

Cannabis cuts seizures by 86 percent in epileptic children
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Cannabis cuts seizures by 86 percent in epileptic children

By Rich Haridy December 14, 2021 A series of 10 case reports indicate whole plant cannabis products could help reduce seizure frequency in children with severe epilepsyTPOphoto/Depositphotos A small UK study has found epileptic children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis products displayed an 86 percent average reduction in seizure frequency. The researchers behind this...

Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis’ which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study
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Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis’ which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by  University of Nottingham Credit: CC0 Public Domain Exercise increases the body’s own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. In a new study, published in Gut Microbes, experts from the University of Nottingham found that exercise intervention in people with arthritis, did not...

Study shows medicinal cannabis products can help with depression and improve quality of life
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Study shows medicinal cannabis products can help with depression and improve quality of life

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress Figure 1. Cannabis Users (n = 368) had reduced depression, but not anxiety, relative to Controls (n = 170) on the HADS at baseline. A greater proportion of Cannabis Users also scored below the HADS cutoff for clinical concern (scores ≥ 8) relative to Controls. Scores ranging from 8...

How cannabis-like substances keep the brain in balance
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How cannabis-like substances keep the brain in balance

by Utrecht University,  Utrecht University Researchers from Utrecht University coloured inhibitory brain cells (green), enabling the team to monitor how new brain cell connections arise. Credit: Utrecht University Whenever we learn, remember or forget something, a surprisingly active role is played by cannabis-like substances in the brain. Researchers at Utrecht University found that the substances actively...

Cannabis users at ‘much higher’ risk of developing mental health issues
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Cannabis users at ‘much higher’ risk of developing mental health issues

by  University of Birmingham Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Those with a recorded history of cannabis use in general practice records are at a much higher risk of developing mental ill health problems such as anxiety or depression as well as severe mental illnesses, new research shows. The findings point to the need for a public health approach to...