Marijuana

Marijuana maladies: Smoking pot doesn't do your brain any favour

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, November 25, 2019 at 12:42pm

According to a new study, frequent pot smokers are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke compared with those who don't. Read on to know the heart hazards of smoking weed.
Is it safe to consume marijuana?

Posted By ANI, August 13, 2019 at 10:23am

According to a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, consuming marijuana can make you less active.
Choline can reduce impact of marijuana on baby's brain

Posted By ANI, August 06, 2019 at 08:26am

According to a study published in Psychological Medicine, eating choline-rich foods may protect the child from the impact of maternal marijuana use.
Marijuana can work wonders for your pain: Report

Posted By ANI, July 03, 2019 at 11:14am

Marijuana's legalisation has long been a matter of conflict. New research reveals that it can prove to be of great help.
Cancer patients more likely to use marijuana

Posted By IANS, April 22, 2019 at 08:57pm

A new study published in the journal CANCER, has found a significant increase in use of marijuana by cancer patients over time.
Marijuana smokers weigh less than non-smokers: Researchers

Posted By IANS, April 20, 2019 at 02:00pm

A novel study suggests that smoking marijuana can lead to weight loss, however, the researchers are of the opinion that you shouldn't use it as a way to shed those extra kilos.
Health benefits of CBD oil you should know about

Posted By Editorial Team, March 11, 2019 at 07:07pm

Cannabidiol has been used as a natural remedy to treat various health conditions. However, you need to know about the right dosage, as excess amount can worsen your condition.
Smoking marijuana leads to junk food binge, say researchers

Posted By IANS, March 01, 2019 at 06:41pm

Legalising recreational marijuana can increase junk food sales, which may contribute to obesity, a major risk factor for diseases like Type-2 diabetes heart disease as well as various cancers, say researchers.
Watch out for these signs that indicate your kid is smoking or taking drugs

Posted By Editorial Team, February 17, 2019 at 03:11pm
Marijuana edibles can affect the cardiovascular system among elderly, reveals study

Posted By Agencies, February 11, 2019 at 03:40pm

According to a recent study, each marijuana formulation may affect and sometimes even compromise the cardiovascular system in older adults.
Smoking marijuana can increase your sperm count, reveals study

Posted By Agencies, February 07, 2019 at 09:15am

According to a study published in the Human Reproduction journal, Men who have smoked marijuana at some point in their lives had significantly higher sperm count as compared to men who have never smoked weed.
Cannabis exposure can alter sperm, find study

Posted By Agencies, December 19, 2018 at 05:56pm

Marijuana intake in men planning fatherhood could impact their sperm as well as the children they conceive, finds a study.
Heart disease greater in people living near oil & gas wells, say researchers

Posted By Agencies, December 12, 2018 at 07:30pm

People living near areas with oil and gas exploration sites could be at more risk of developing cardiovascular disease, say, researchers.
Study: marijuana may not affect kidney transplant outcomes

Posted By ANI, November 21, 2018 at 05:58pm

According to a new study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, the usage of marijuana by kidney donors has no measurable effect on the outcome of kidney transplants for donors or recipients.
Study finds cannabis smoking may worsen asthma symptoms in children

Posted By ANI, November 16, 2018 at 06:58pm

A new research, conducted at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, analysed the livelihood of people smoking marijuana and how it affects the health of people around them.
Did you know? Marijuana can relieve your pain!

Posted By ANI, September 06, 2018 at 04:52pm

According to a recent study, when medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals.
Medical marijuana can treat severe illnesses: Study

Posted By Editorial Team, August 06, 2018 at 01:29pm

The first medical marijuana program was launched in 2016 in New York. And since then it has started treating patients with chronic conditions.
E-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco can put you at a greater risk of oral cancer, says study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, July 30, 2018 at 01:14pm

Not just cigarette smokers, those smoking e-cigarettes as well as consuming smokeless tobacco like chewing tobacco and more are at greater risk of developing oral cancer, shows a recent study conducted by University of California.
World Drug Day 2018: Know about the effects of marijuana and how to overcome addiction

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, June 26, 2018 at 10:36am

Marijuana addiction can take a toll on one s health. Here are some tips to kick it off.
9 myths regarding marijuana busted by an expert

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 21, 2018 at 03:50pm

Shilpa Basrur, a Mumbai-based Consulting Psychologist and Counselor tells you all you want to know about marijuana