Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 69-year-old man smokes a joint in his back yard in Florida, in 2021. Despite the lack of clear studies showing the efficacy of ...

Scientists at UC Riverside uncovered evidence that compounds beyond THC may influence how the body regulates metabolism and insulin signaling.

Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, has been a topic of debate for decades. While some tout its medicinal benefits, others remain skeptical, questioning whether these claims are grounded in ...

Cannabis gummies are edible candies infused with cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis that produces a “high,” while CBD ...

As the landscape of cannabis consumption evolves, many individuals, particularly older adults, are exploring ways to harness its therapeutic benefits without experiencing significant psychoactive ...

Pass the pot to Grandma — her brain might thank you. A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis, finding that middle-aged and older adults who use the drug may actually see some ...

What impact can cannabis have for sleep apnea patients? This is what a recent report from the Office of Cannabis Management hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the pros and cons of ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Carey S. Cadieux, Binghamton University, State University of New York (THE ...

The problem with recent medicinal marijuana legislation is that it's not based on actual research. States are deciding certain diseases can be treated with pot, but because the federal government has ...

The move will bring enormous tax benefits to medical marijuana producers and may speed research into its effects, experts say.