Medical marijuana is often sold as a modern cure, backed by confident claims and glossy labels. Yet when the hype is stripped away, the science looks far less certain. A major review published in JAMA on November 26, 2025, set out to test the most common medical promises against the best available evidence. It pulled...
Many people assume cannabis is a safe and gentle plant, especially as laws change and more places allow casual use. Yet doctors warn that a hidden risk is showing up far more often than most users realize. The condition is known as scromiting, a dramatic mix of screaming and vomiting that can strike long-term cannabis...
The Trump administration is looking at revisiting the scheduling of marijuana which has sparked debate amongst the public and experts alike. The drug is still illegal at the federal level, but 24 states have legalized it for recreational use, and many more permit medical cannabis. President Trump stated in an interview on August 11th that...
President Donald Trump confirmed on August 11 that his administration is reviewing whether to reclassify marijuana under federal regulations, a move that could mark the biggest shift in US cannabis policy in more than 50 years. “We’re looking at reclassification and we’ll make a determination over the next few weeks,” Trump told reporters during a...
Marijuana has recently been decriminalized in many countries around the world. While many places only allowed for medicinal use, you can also now recreationally partake in marijuana without fear of legal repercussions. This change in legal status has also allowed for more studies to be conducted on the effects of marijuana on the human body....
Since decriminalization has taken place in many countries across the globe, researchers have once again been permitted to study the effects of marijuana. These studies have revealed both associated marijuana health risks and benefits. A recent study has shown a link between marijuana and heart health risks, but how does marijuana affect heart health? Let’s...
As the popularity of cannabis grows and previous stigmatization drops, there is also increased usage across the globe. Over 50% of U.S. states have legalized cannabis for medical, recreational, or both purposes. This has led to burgeoning markets filled with cannabis-based products like gummies, beverages, vapes, and joints. According to a new report from the...
As marijuana legalization spreads across the United States and other parts of the world, concerns about its safety are growing. Two recent studies have added to the growing evidence that cannabis use may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, even among younger and otherwise healthy adults. Researchers published these findings in JACC Advances and presented them...
Marijuana use has become increasingly popular in the United States, with its legalization in several states for both recreational and medicinal purposes. However, a growing body of research suggests that frequent marijuana use may carry significant health risks, particularly for cardiovascular health. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights...
Approximately one in twenty American women have self-reported using marijuana during pregnancy [1]. As weed becomes legalized and more socially acceptable, an increasing number of women are turning to the drug to treat pain and nausea associated with pregnancy, in an effort to avoid medications that may be harmful to their baby. What many women...
Johnny Depp stated in court during a trial against British newspaper The Sun, that he was “involved” in the decision that allowed his now 21-year-old daughter to use cannabis. The actor told the court that he gave some of his own marijuana to his daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, after discussing it with her mother when she...
If someone were to ask you what the effects of marijuana were on the brain, you might be tempted to rely on the stereotypes that first come to mind. Dopey-ness, low energy, calmness, goofiness (and a strange penchant for salty snacks). But a recently published animal study suggests that a certain cannabinoid could have the...
