Researchers found that high-potency marijuana (THC content of 10% or higher) changes DNA methylation patterns. DNA methylation is the process by which the body turns genes off – it determines whether a gene is expressed or not. Humans have many genes in their genome. Made of DNA, genes are responsible for different tasks such as muscle and bone growth, as well as immune system … [Read more...] about Gene Editing, but Make It Chill: Is Cannabis Rewriting Your Code?
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Largest study on cannabis and memory reveals disappointing results
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis conducted a large-scale study on the effects of cannabis on human memory. Over the course of more than five years, the scientists examined how cannabis consumption affects young people aged 22 to 36, and the results were discouraging. What the largest study in history on cannabis' impact revealed is discussed by the JAMA … [Read more...] about Largest study on cannabis and memory reveals disappointing results
Perspective: Don’t believe the lies about cannabis
An author of multiple books, Naomi is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and at the Independent Women's Forum. Does “making American healthy again” mean the federal legalization of marijuana? Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose hearings to be confirmed as the next secretary of Health and Human Services took place this week, seems to think so. When Kennedy was … [Read more...] about Perspective: Don’t believe the lies about cannabis
Cannabis advocates continue push to legalize recreational marijuana in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many attendees at the Hawaii Cannabis Expo this weekend touted the medicinal benefits of marijuana and hope to change its negative reputation. MMA fighter Hansel Aquino says his doctor suggested cannabis to help him with his rare form of cancer. But that meant relearning what he was taught about marijuana. “I was [from a] Catholic family and … [Read more...] about Cannabis advocates continue push to legalize recreational marijuana in Hawaii
Special Report: Making Cannabis Queer
Andrés Rigal and Taylor Bazley are the cofounders of Green Qween, an LGBTQ+-owned cannabis dispensary with multiple locations around Los Angeles. The two met through queer business communities and bonded over the idea of cannabis as a vehicle for change, subsequently launching their company in 2022 with its first storefront downtown. Green Qween, whose name serves as a playful … [Read more...] about Special Report: Making Cannabis Queer
Catch The High Tide: Curaleaf Launches ‘Reef’ Flower Brand in Florida
Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, expanded its industry-leading product portfolio to include Reef, a vibrant new flower brand rooted in nature and inspired by the interconnected nature of Florida's coastline and coastal reefs. Available now at Curaleaf's 66 medical dispensaries in Florida, and via select wholesale partners, … [Read more...] about Catch The High Tide: Curaleaf Launches ‘Reef’ Flower Brand in Florida
The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Sam’s father sat slumped on the leather couch in our clinical interview room, head in his hands. He had just finished telling us the long, painstaking history of his son’s descent into psychosis. Sam (name changed to protect confidentiality), then 17, had started casually using marijuana with friends in the ninth grade. He “dabbled” with other substances as well (Xanax, … [Read more...] about The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Low prices for consumers mean tough times for growers and sellers.Oregonian file photo Oregon’s marijuana market continued to deteriorate last year, with prices falling to an all-time low even as the state’s harvest hit a record high. It’s a chronic imbalance that only got worse last year, putting even more pressure on a struggling industry. The state’s supply of marijuana was … [Read more...] about Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults’ short-term memory, study says
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use, according to results published Tuesday in JAMA Network … [Read more...] about Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults’ short-term memory, study says
North Carolina’s Only Legal Marijuana Store, Located on Tribal Land, Open Nearly 150 Days to Everyone 21+
The store, operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), remains the state’s sole outlet where recreational marijuana can be legally purchased, as North Carolina has not legalized marijuana at the state level for recreational or medical purposes. The EBCI’s store is open to anyone 21 and older regardless of tribal or medical status. Since launching in early … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Only Legal Marijuana Store, Located on Tribal Land, Open Nearly 150 Days to Everyone 21+
