In the era of cannabis legalization, the psychoactive ingredient THC could find its way into all manner of Christmas baking and stocking stuffers this holiday season, and that has medical experts advising caution.
Dec 20, 2019
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If Medicare capped funds for Graduate Medical Education (GME) at the rate of $150,000 per resident, the move would free up more than $1 billion a year, according to a study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine. Medicare ...
Oct 7, 2019
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"Diet weed" is a phrase used to describe Delta-8 products, which are often synthetic recreations of a chemical compound found in cannabis. First popularized following the 2018 Farm Bill that permitted the sale of hemp, Delta-8 ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Road safety is a critical issue in an era of increasing cannabis legalization. Cannabis is known to impair reaction time, decision-making, coordination and perception—skills necessary for safe driving. In the last three ...
Aug 2, 2023
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The number of U.S. vaping illnesses has jumped again, reaching more than 1,800 cases.
Oct 31, 2019
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According to a roadside survey conducted in Washington State, 14.1% of drivers with children in the car—nearly one in seven—tested positive for THC, the principal psychoactive compound in marijuana. The results are published ...
Apr 25, 2019
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New York's top health regulator is urging people to stop using all vape products while an investigation continues into hundreds of lung-related illnesses nationwide.
Sep 9, 2019
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A new study conducted on laboratory animals shows that exposure to cannabis and stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders characterized by the presence of pathological fear. The work carried out by ...
Jan 9, 2019
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Health officials in Texas say the state has recorded its first death associated with vaping-related lung illnesses.
Oct 10, 2019
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Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now the most commonly detected intoxicant in US drivers. Detecting levels of THC, however, is challenging and the methods used ...
Oct 26, 2018
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