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Coming soon – marijuana in a vending machine!

May 14, 2013
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 …

Teen smokers likelier to get hooked to marijuana

May 7, 2013
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 …

Can marijuana cause heart disease and stroke?

March 1, 2013
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 …

Youngsters getting hooked to marijuana

February 17, 2013
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 makes pain more bearable!

December 26, 2012
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 …

Cannabinoid, a synthetic cannabis compound could cure brain cancer!

September 26, 2012
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 …

Marijuana linked to premature births?

July 20, 2012
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 …

Can weed cure cancer?

July 10, 2012
A new anti cancer drug is soon to hit the market. Scientists have isolated a potent anticancer compound from a Mediterranean weed that acts like 'molecular grenade'. In lab studies, researchers said they found that a three-day …

Cannabis – the new weight loss secret?

July 9, 2012
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 …

Brain altering drug could help us conquer fear!

June 13, 2012
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 …