Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy
An updated systematic review finds that using cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.
May 6, 2025
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Stress, not identity, drives riskier cannabis use among sexually diverse youth, new study finds
Cannabis is undoubtedly a polarizing substance. On one side: a century of restrictive laws made cannabis illegal. This was based on little science. On the other side: a torrent of wellness claims encourage consumers to buy ...
May 5, 2025
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Ayahuasca's longer-term psychological effects may be shaped by setting, acute reaction and mental health history
Mounting evidence supports ayahuasca's potential to improve mental health, but its long-term effects are shaped by both individual mental health history and the context in which the psychedelic is used, according to a study ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Hospital visits for cannabis use linked to higher dementia risk
Individuals with an emergency department (ED) visit or hospitalization due to cannabis were at 23% and 72% greater risk of a new dementia diagnosis within five years compared to individuals with an ED visit or hospitalization ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Researchers study effects of cannabis on sedation, cancer treatment symptoms
As more patients report using cannabis in a state where medical marijuana is legal, researchers across several disciplines at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences are uncovering insight into the effects of cannabis ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Michigan anesthesiologists want to know if you use these substances before surgery
With cannabis and hallucinogen use on the rise, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists is trying to educate the public on the importance of disclosing the use of the substances to physicians, particularly before going ...
Apr 7, 2025
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France warns against weight loss supplements using Garcinia plant
France warned Wednesday against dietary supplements promising weight loss that use the tropical plant Garcinia cambogia after a range of rare but serious side effects including one death were reported.
Mar 5, 2025
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A hazy legal landscape means people can get high on hemp products, even where pot is prohibited
In Texas, where I live, marijuana has long been illegal. Yet on a busy street in my Houston neighborhood, at least five stores within a half-mile of each other sell cannabis products that promise a strong high.
Feb 25, 2025
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Unlicensed retailers provide youths with easy access to cannabis in New York City, study reveals
A new study, led by researchers at Columbia University, suggests it is easy for youths to purchase cannabis from unlicensed dispensaries in New York City, despite state laws that bar access to recreational cannabis to those ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Daily cannabis use linked to public health burden
A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Researchers at the George Washington University say the condition ...
Feb 20, 2025
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