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Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting—and underreported—developments in modern science. Research on marijuana’s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body, the Endocannabiod System, which plays a crucial role in regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience.
Dr. Stacey Kerr discusses the controversial topic of cannabis use during pregnancy and shares her clinical experience with expecting mothers.
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New findings highlight CBD’s therapeutic potential for cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, and other disorders.
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Project CBD exposes fraud and financial interests behind misleading report suggesting that CBD converts to THC in the stomach.
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High Times cover story by Martin A Lee highlights the breakthrough research on CBD, and how it has revolutionized the story of cannabis medicine.
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A neuroscientist critiques the New York Times report on "Spice," an illicit synthetic cannabinoid.
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Scientific data indicates that CBD and THC can affect mitochondria and influence cellular function.
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Misinformation can masquerade as science, especially when it comes to cannabis. Adrian Devitt-Lee highlights how to spot faulty research data.
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Why did cannabis evolve to produce cannabinoids? Project CBD responds to a reader's question.
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The health benefits of many common kitchen spices are mediated by the same cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body that cannabis activates.
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Neuroscientist Greg Gerdeman, PhD challenges health professionals and researchers to study cannabis science and therapeutics.
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