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Dr. Sanjay Gupta puts medical marijuana under the microscope again with "WEED 3: The Marijuana Revolution" at 9 p.m. ET Sunday on CNN. If scientists can begin studying the drug in earnest, there are several diseases they may target in addition to PTSD namely ...
Preliminary research has shown that the THC compound may have potential for slowing or even halting the progression of Alzheimer's. This healing recipe combines cannabis with wild blue-green algae and other healthy greens for a beneficial smoothie.
Recent evidence espoused by the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute in Florida suggests that relatively small amounts of THC may slow or even halt Alzheimer's disease.
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 3, 2014:
Findings of a preclinical study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggest very small doses of THC, a chemical found in marijuana, slow down the production of thebeta-amyloid protein, which builds up to create plaques in the brain, an accumulation of which is a known hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Early deficits in Alzheimer’s may be caused by blockage of the brain’s cannabinoids, according to new research out of Stanford University School of Medicine.
Researchers believe compounds that target the body’s marijuana pathways, known as the endocannabinoid system, could lead to the development of treatments.
Steve Elliott reports on a study which found that CBD can help fight Alzheimer's by reducing excesses of iron in the brain.
The next time someone tries to tell you that medical marijuana is bunk, point them to US Patent 6630507: Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants.
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013:
Iowa State Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-Des Moines) introduced a bill that would allow Iowans with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use marijuana...
A new review suggests activating the brain’s cannabinoid system may hold promise for preventing, or even reversing, brain aging. Can marijuana help?
In the small town of Marvell, Arkansas, investigators found a modestly-sized pot field behind an apartment complex for senior citizens
