A new study has shown that marijuana smokers may have better control of their blood sugar, are skinnier and less likely to get diabetes than non-marijuana users! Anyone who has seen habitual users will attest to the fact that …
The times they are a changing! With more and more states in the US decriminalising the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana, it was just a matter of time before weed – the ultimate symbol of rebellion – became part of …
Scientists have shown that teens who smoke are predisposed to getting addicted to marijuana, says a study. New research presented May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting here supports the theory that …
Cannabis use may also double the stroke risk in young adults, besides being linked with heart attack and emphysema, a progressive lung disease causing shortness of breath, says a new study. Brain research scientists from the …
An MBA student from a wealthy family here drew a lot of attention at a nightclub due to his antics. Minutes later, his unruly conduct led to a brawl and a visit to a police station. The youngster even beat up a policeman. That …
Cannabis can make patients feel less bothered about pain, says a study. Researchers from the University of Oxford have found the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis doesn't reduce the intensity of pain, rather it makes it more …
Researchers are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - for curing brain cancer. Preliminary tests show that it kills cultured cancer cells derived from many tumour types, a US report …
Mothers-to-be addicted to marijuana are more likely to deliver prematurely. Preterm or premature births, at least three weeks before a baby's due date, can result in life-threatening health problems for the baby, and its …
One out of four college women in the US are gravitating towards the hookah, which originated in India and Persia, and many of them mistakenly believe that it is safer than cigarettes, says a US study. Researchers from the Miriam …
Now we might know why dopers look so thin and gaunt. Cannabis facilitates weight loss!
Two cannabis compounds can raise the quantum of energy the body burns and keep obesity at bay. Called THCV and cannabidiol, they were found …
Researchers have found a way to calm fears with a drug that alters brain chemistry and help in understanding people at risk of anxiety disorders, including those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "What is most …
For years using marijuana as a painkiller has been frowned upon, mostly due to its short term memory loss characteristics. However a recent research could change all that. Scientists have figured out how marijuana causes …
