The latest research on THC shows that even extremely low doses of THC can help mouse livers, and potentially human livers, overcome ischemia-reperfusion injury, a common cause of liver transplant failure. Read article here: High Times
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Research Shows Cannabis May Help Overactive Bladder
The latest research on cannabis shows how cannabigerol, or CBG, may help relieve symptoms of overactive bladder and similar disorders. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: Anti-Pot Senators Now Support CBD Research
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have co-written a letter in TIME calling for elimination of red tape and expansion of federally-approved research into medical marijuana. Read article here: High Times
Federal Marijuana Research Bill Creates ‘Schedule I-R’
Federal lawmakers believe they may have devised a master plan to help facilitate the research of medical marijuana. Earlier this week, a proposal was submitted to Congress, which aims to create a new sub-category within the Controlled Substances Act that would simplify th… Read article here: High Times
One Barrier to Cannabis Research Removed, Others Remain
Several mainstream media outlets are reporting that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed a requirement mandating that all investigative protocols seeking cannabis for clinical study must undergo a Public Health Service review. The review process, w… Read article here: High Times
White House Lifts Research Restrictions on Medical Marijuana
Uncle Sam is finally offering researchers a more assessable approach to studying the medicinal benefits of marijuana. On Monday, the Obama Administration announced that it would no longer force the scientific community to endure some of the bureaucratic red tape that has … Read article here: High Times
Obama Administration Removes Crucial Barrier to Marijuana Research
Big Win for Marijuana Reform Advocates but More Has to Be Done Senate Hearing on Medical Marijuana Scheduled for Wednesday In a long-sought move anticipated by many marijuana reform advocates, the White House today announced that it was removing a major obstacle to marijuana research – the Public Health Service (PHS) Review. “This announcement shows […]
Australian Couple Donates $33.7 Million For Medical Marijuana Research
A couple has made a whopping A$ 33.7 million donation to an Australian university for research into medical cannabis. The generous gift by Barry and Joy Lambert is the largest donation ever received by Sydney University, and the couple hopes it puts Australia at the forefront of medical cannabis research. “Our vision is to make […]
New Research Suggests How to Curb Pot Use by Kids
Four distinct strategies, culled from examining the alcohol and tobacco industries, have been suggested by researchers from John Hopkins University to curb the use of marijuana by children and teens. Of course, not all of the proposals are likely to please cannabis consum… Read article here: High Times
What Research On Pot Use During Pregnancy Does And Does Not Prove
Colorado lawmakers struggling to make sense of incomplete scientific evidence about marijuana use by pregnant and nursing women have scrapped a bill to add warnings in pot shops about maternal marijuana use. Read article here: High Times