Psychology & Psychiatry

How cannabis-like substances keep the brain in balance

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 balance connections in the ...

Genetics

Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problems

A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its links to psychiatric disorders, abuse of other substances such as tobacco, and possibly ...

Cardiology

Young marijuana smokers may be at greater risk of recurrent stroke

Among younger adults who had a previous stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and were later hospitalized for any cause, recurrent stroke was far more likely among patients with cannabis use disorder, according to preliminary ...

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