Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use

Most Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who consume cannabis say that it mitigates their symptoms and improves their health-related quality of life, according to survey data published in the journal Parkinson’s Disease. European investigators surveyed 1,136 patients with PD (median age: 68 years). Among those who acknowledged using cannabis, 60 percent said that it improves their … Continued

Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline

 The daily administration of CBD is associated with improved memory and reduced age-related cognitive decline, according to preclinical data published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Researchers reported that CBD treatment reduced neuroinflammation and improved learning and memory processes.  “The findings of this study indicate that CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and … Continued

Survey: Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective, Poses Fewer Side Effects Than Prescription Medications

Most patients with endometriosis say that cannabis is superior to pharmaceutical medications and possesses fewer side effects, according to survey data published in the journal Reproduction & Fertility. Australian researchers assessed responses from 889 endometriosis patients residing in 28 countries. Consistent with prior surveys, most respondents acknowledged positive experiences with medical cannabis. Seventy-eight percent of … Continued

Marijuana Users Are Nearly 5 Times As Likely To Regularly Exercise Than Eat Fast Food, Stereotype-Busting Survey Shows

Marijuana consumers are more than three times more likely to regularly exercise than drink alcohol—and they’re nearly five times more likely to routinely work out than eat fast food—according to another stereotype-defying survey. The poll from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD looked at the habits of cannabis users, who were asked about the frequency they … Continued

Sports Fans Welcome Cannabis Brand Sponsorships For Teams In Professional Leagues Like NFL, NBA And MLB, Poll Shows

A majority of sports fans across multiple leagues—from NFL to pro tennis and NBA to NASCAR—say it’s acceptable for cannabis companies to sponsor teams, according to a new survey from Performance Research and Full Circle Research.  There was more support for allowing CBD-related sponsorships, as opposed to deals with “THC brands,” but in no case … Continued

Scientists Find 33 Genetic Markers In Marijuana That Can Be Targeted To Breed New ‘Enhanced’ Strains ‘Tailored For Medical And Recreational Uses’

Scientists report that they’ve identified 33 “significant markers” in the cannabis genome that “significantly influence cannabinoid production”—a finding they say promises to drive the development of new plant varieties with specific cannabinoid profiles.  “This approach promises to speed up the breeding process, reduce costs significantly compared to traditional methods, and ensure that the resulting Cannabis … Continued

Study: Rising Percentage of Seniors Acknowledge Regularly Consuming Cannabis

An estimated seven percent of US adults ages 65 and older acknowledge having consumed cannabis within the past month, according to data published yesterday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Investigators reported that those with higher incomes and those seniors suffering from chronic health conditions were most likely to report current cannabis use. The study’s … Continued

70 Percent Of Americans Support Allowing Marijuana Use At Casinos And Resorts, New Poll Shows

About seven in ten American adults say they’re in favor of having designated marijuana consumption areas at casinos and resorts—and two in five would be more inclined to visit casinos if cannabis use was allowed, according to a new survey. The poll from the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) showed roughly … Continued

A Lot More Older Americans Are Now Using Marijuana, Federally Funded Study Shows

A new federally funded report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that use of marijuana by U.S. adults 65 and older has increased considerably in recent years amid broader legal access for medical and recreational use. The new findings from researchers at University of California, San Diego and New York University … Continued

Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Anxiety, Improved Sleep Quality in Older Adults

Older adults’ use of cannabis is associated with reduced anxiety and improved sleep, according to data published in the journal Psychiatry. Investigators affiliated with the University of Central Florida assessed the impact of cannabis use on anxiety, sleep quality, depression, and pain in a cohort of older (ages 55 to 74) medical cannabis consumers. Researchers … Continued