cannabis
Smoking cannabis may boost risk of stroke by cutting off blood supply to brain
According to scientists, compounds known as cannabinoids in marijuana may cause blood vessels in the brain to narrow, triggering a stroke.
Flying high: Los Angeles International Airport now lets passengers carry cannabis
Written policy posted by airport police has told passengers that small amounts of weed may now be brought into LAX.
Almost one in 11 US tweens and teens vape cannabis
Vaping has also been linked to breathing problems as well as heart and blood vessel damage.
Coca-Cola in talks to create marijuana-infused ‘wellness drinks’
The drinks would be infused with CBD – cannabidiol – the non-psychoactive chemical found in the marijuana plant.
Scientists unravel how cannabis component may fight psychosis
Most current anti-psychotic drugs target the dopamine chemical signaling system in the brain, while CBD works in a different way.
Smoking marijuana ages brain by almost three years, says study
Cannabis increases brain ageing by 2.8 years, making it worse for mind than bi-polar disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Here's how cannabis harms the brain
Prolonged cannabinoid intake does have a negative impact in brain function and memory.
Cannabis extract may help pancreatic cancer patients live longer: Study
Medicinal cannabis is a cannabis plant extract used to relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions.
UK doctors get green light to prescribe cannabis
Home Secretary Sajid Javid decided to relax rules about circumstances in which medicinal cannabis can be given to patients.
Using medicine derived from cannabis for a long time can impair memory
While the benefits of cannabis have been identified, doctors have warned for years that it can cause mental health issues.