Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a rare cyclical vomiting condition, is said to be triggered by too much cannabis. But many believe this isn’t true—and instead say the painful bouts of vomiting come from other factors, such as pesticide contamination. Recently, the idea that neem oil (a very common pesticide) could be responsible for CHS has […]
Washington remains an undefeated cannabis champion on the world stage, and now we have the data to prove it. A new study from the University of Puget Sound and the University of Washington suggests that Puget Sound, Washington—whose population center is Seattle—may have the highest level of cannabis consumption in the world, beating out the […]
Critics who love to fret about legalization’s effect on workplace safety—you’re fired. Medical cannabis laws are associated with a staggering 34% decline in workplace deaths for adults age 25 to 44, a new study finds. The reason? Those workers might be drinking less alcohol and taking less pills due to legalization. Comparing Workplace Injuries and […]
Cannabis Improves Women’s Sexual Satisfaction Lead researcher for the study, Dr. Becky K. Lynn, says she was inspired to research this phenomena after she discovered that a number of her patients were using cannabis to improve their sexual problems. “I have seen it used in women with chronic pain disorders that lead to painful sex, […]
There are so many different ways to use cannabis. But have you ever wondered what method is most efficient? A new study points to dabbing—suggesting that inhaling heated extract vapor maximizes delivery of cannabis’ active ingredients. Dabbing Outperforms Alternatives According to the 2019 study from Forensic Science International, dabbing is significantly more efficient at delivering […]
Using cannabis for anxiety? A new study aims to figure out which types of cannabis are best suited to the task. Anxiety is one of the most common conditions that people treat with cannabis, but how cannabis affects anxiety has always been a complicated picture. Research suggests that cannabis is effective at relieving anxiety, but […]
