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THC vs. CBD: Which Marijuana Compound Is More Beneficial?

Rachael Rettner - March 22, 2019 0

The marijuana compound CBD, or cannabinol, is surging in popularity in the wellness community, for its alleged health benefits, without the high normally associated...

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Does Marijuana Use Really Cause Psychotic Disorders?

Carl L Hart and Charles Ksir - January 21, 2019 0

Alex Berenson says the drug causes ‘sharp increases in murders and aggravated assaults’. As scientists, we find his claims misinformed and reckless. Does marijuana cause...

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Cannabis Gets Its High-Inducing Power From Ancient Viruses

Neel V. Patel - December 19, 2018 0

There are a variety of reasons why us humans enjoy cannabis, but they typically boil down to one of two things: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the...

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What You Need To Know About Cannabis And Breast Cancer

Richard Faulk - November 14, 2018 0

There is reliable and growing for-real evidence suggesting that cannabis can slow the growth of tumors. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in...

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Cannabis Grown From Yeast: Does The Future Of Pot Lie In...

Alex Halperin - October 23, 2018 0

Unlike other modern high growth industries, the pot business doesn’t require a doctorate in science, or even a college degree. Much of the economic...

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Does Marijuana Increase Sexual Desire?

Ian Kerner - October 19, 2018 0

In the movie "Annie Hall," the titular character likes to smoke a joint at bedtime because, she says, it relaxes her and helps get...

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What’s The Evidence That Hemp Could Be Useful In Treating Cancer?

Elaine K. Howley - September 18, 2018 0

Some studies suggest compounds derived from hemp plants could have anti-cancer properties. It's long been said that the Founding Fathers likely grew and possibly enjoyed...

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Brain Scans Show How Cannabis Extract May Help People With Psychosis

Ian Sample - August 31, 2018 0

Cannabidiol reduces the brain activity linked to hallucinations, delusions and other forms of psychosis, research has found. Brain scans have revealed for the first time...

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Israel’s NRGene On Quest To Decipher Genetic Makeup Of Cannabis

Shoshanna Solomon - August 21, 2018 0

NRGene, an Israeli startup that uses algorithms to map out the genetic makeup of plants, said it will partner with a Swiss cannabis breeding...

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Meet The ‘Father Of Marijuana Research’

420Magazine.com - December 12, 2017 0

Raphael Mechoulam started his first marijuana project by walking into a police station and asking for some confiscated weed—for research purposes. “I went there, drank...