Cannabis

The three main species typically recognized within the Cannabis sativa L. family include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. The most well-known compounds found within the cannabis plant are THC, cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN).
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Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Study exposes widespread inaccuracies in cannabidiol product labeling

Study exposes widespread inaccuracies in cannabidiol product labeling

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

Latest scientific findings provide new insights into heart and stroke health

Latest scientific findings provide new insights into heart and stroke health

Cannabis vaping linked to increased use of other substances, study finds

Cannabis vaping linked to increased use of other substances, study finds

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Does regular cannabis use affect motor skills?

Does regular cannabis use affect motor skills?

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

Does cannabis use impact the risk of glaucoma? New study investigates

Does cannabis use impact the risk of glaucoma? New study investigates

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Experts call for action as male infertility increases worldwide

Experts call for action as male infertility increases worldwide

Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns

Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns