Articles tagged with "health"
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The Medical Minute: Saving Lives (and Sex Lives) With Cannabis
Bailey Rahn - Published on January 2, 2014Read more2013 brought great strides in cannabis science and drug policy, and more optimistic research continues to roll in. We can only eagerly imagine what 2014 has in store!
2014: Intellectual Revolutions Demand Elevated Resolutions
Kayla Williams - Published on January 1, 2014Read moreAt Leafly we talk a lot about elevating the cannabis conversation — moving beyond the confines of the stereotypical pot culture. We think the same can be done for resolutions. Join us!
Cannabis and Schizophrenia: The Current Debates
Anna Wilcox - Published on December 27, 2013Read moreResearchers are losing their heads over the cannabis and schizophrenia debate. Since anti-marijuana campaigns began in the 1930s, cannabis use has been associated with psychotic behavior.
A Dietitian’s Perspective on Cannabis
Jessica Aragona - Published on December 26, 2013Read moreAs a dietitian, when I look at the cannabis plant, I first see its nutritional value as a vegetable, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The Medical Minute: Schizophrenia and Mythbusting with Cannabis
Bailey Rahn - Published on December 17, 2013Read moreThis Medical Minute focuses on the headway cannabis research has made in just the past few weeks.
Treating Lupus With Cannabis
Bailey Rahn - Published on December 16, 2013Read moreRelief of pain and inflammation are two commonly recognized therapeutic properties of cannabis, so its ability to treat lupus effectively is not surprising.
3 Facts About Cannabis, Obesity, and Diabetes
Anna Wilcox - Published on December 12, 2013Read moreNew studies are finding that cannabis may be key to controlling diabetes. Multiple studies have found a correlation between cannabis, weight control, and potential diabetes treatments.
Three Things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis and Exercise
Anna Wilcox - Published on October 23, 2013Read moreForget that “lazy stoner” stereotype — cannabis and exercise have more in common than you think.
Can Cannabis Help Asthma Patients?
Rachel Chambers - Published on October 7, 2013Read moreCan medical marijuana help patients dealing with asthma symptoms? Signs point to yes.
The Medical Minute: Cannabis Dependency of Suspect Importance
Kayla Williams - Published on September 26, 2013Read moreThis week’s medical minute has a large emphasis on cannabis dependency, including its validity, impacts, and the paramount issue of whether we should even care.