Cannabis

Cannabis extract can improve behavior of children and teens with autism spectrum disorder

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New research presented at the 2025 European Congress of Psychiatry reveals that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract can lead to meaningful benefits and improve the behavior of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects approximately 1 in 100 children around the world and symptoms can include difficulty interpreting language, difficulty … Read more

Study reveals complex patterns of substance use in U.S. adults

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A study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that substance use is fairly common and more complex than just using one drug at a time. The study was published last week in the American … Read more

Study shows long-term benefits of medicinal cannabis for chronic health conditions

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Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a study published April 2, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Margaret-Ann Tait from The University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain also improved … Read more

Police arrest 5 in Bromo cannabis crops case – Archipelago

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umajang Police in East Java have arrested five people suspected of being accomplices to fugitive Edi, who is wanted in connection with recently discovered cannabis crops in the Mount Bromo tourist area. “In total we have arrested five suspects. Three of them are residents of Lumajang regency and two are residents of Probolinggo regency,” Lumajang … Read more

Cannabis Use and Heart Attack Risk: New Study Uncovers Alarming Health Concerns

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Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk in Younger Adults: A New Study raises Concerns World-Today-News.com | March 22,2025 New research is raising alarms about the potential cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use,especially among adults under 50. The findings underscore the urgent need for greater awareness and more in-depth research into the long-term effects … Read more

Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack: Study

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According to a new study, cannabis users under 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack and twice as likely to experience heart failure. The study followed 75 million participants from the U.S., Canada and India over three years. Despite this study’s findings, scientists and doctors are still unclear exactly how marijuana … Read more

Fatty acids in the blood may predict risk of developing schizophrenia from cannabis use

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The UPV/EHU study, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, has analyzed and compared the fatty acids in the blood of individuals with schizophrenia, of those with cannabis use disorder and of those with both diagnoses, with the aim of shedding light on new biomarkers and improving the understanding of the biological relationship between the … Read more

Breakthrough in cannabidiol formulation improves treatment for epilepsy and MS

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Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. It is widely prescribed for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, but its clinical applications … Read more