It is likely that you know of at least one person that was diagnosed with breast cancer. Globally, breast cancer has been reported to be the most prevalent cancer in women, and within America, this…
Determining the safety of any new medication is difficult. Generally, willing volunteers are given doses of experimental medications and monitored by medical professionals in a clinical setting. This, of course, after extensive testing in animal…
Medical cannabis opponents often point to the addictive potential of cannabis as a reason to oppose its use. Many cannabis users consider it to be non-addictive, but cannabis use disorder (CUD, formerly cannabis dependence) is…
What does Epidiolex contain? Cannabidiol. What are the possible side effects of Epidiolex? Insomnia, infections, fatigue, sleepiness, reduction in appetite, diarrhea, rash, and increased liver enzymes leading to possible liver…
Cannabis plants contain more than 60 chemical compounds, called cannabinoids. These molecules attach to specific receptors in the endocannabinoid system, most notably in the brain and the immune system. Cannabinoids…
Marijuana has its histories deep in traditional medicine, with the first use dating back more than 10,000 years. Its use in Western medicine became widespread only in the 20th century….
As more people come out about their regular marijuana use, the benefits of the plant continue to attract attention. Deservedly so. This not only lessens public stigma, it also makes…
Smoking is almost becoming a thing of the past. Many health defects have been proven to be related to smoking, and it can cause other side effects like throat irritation…
Years of studies have proven the numerous medical benefits that come from the cannabis plant, which is why over half of US states have legalized it for medical use. In the UK, they have been…
Jeff G.* is a Columbus, Ohio resident who has suffered from chronic pain for about 15 years due to an incurable neurological condition called complex regional pain syndrome. His chronic pain has worsened over time…
Now that terminally ill patients in Utah have the “right to try” medical cannabis, the Beehive State is defining the ways in which those patients can consume the medical-grade-cannabis. The Utah Department of Agriculture’s deputy…
On April 19th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the FDA approve a new cannabidiol epilepsy drug called Epidiolex. This drug, which is taken as…