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High THC Levels May Affect Egg Quality and Fertility, New Study Finds

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 — High levels of THC — the compound in marijuana that causes a “high” — may affect how eggs develop and could lead to fertility problems, miscarriages and chromosome issues in...

Self-Medication With Cannabis Linked to Anxiety, Depression, Paranoia

THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 – Initiating cannabis use for self-medication is associated with higher weekly use and increased anxiety, depression, and paranoia, according to a study published online Aug....

Cannabis-Based Medical Products Aid Primary Insomnia

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – Insomnia patients taking cannabis-based medicinal products report better quality sleep, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in PLOS Mental Health. Arushika ...

Discontinuation of Medical Cannabis Common in Musculoskeletal Pain

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 – A number of patients with musculoskeletal pain discontinue medical cannabis (MC) within one year, with many discontinuing within the first three months, according to a study...

Unfavorable Mental Health Outcomes Reported With THC Product Use

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 – High-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products are associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes, according to a review published online Aug....

Most Pain Patients Quit Medical Weed Within A Year, Study Says

MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 — More than half of people prescribed medical weed for chronic muscle or joint pain quit using it within a year, a new small-scale study says. About 58% of a group of 78 P...

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Oral Cancer

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with an increased risk for oral cancer, according to a study published in the September issue of Preventive Medicine Reports. Raphael...

Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers

FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests. “Cannabis smoke contains many of the same ca...

People With Eating Disorders Report Success Self-Medicating With Non-Rx Drugs

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – People with eating disorders report success with self-medicating with nonprescribed drugs instead of prescription antidepressants, according to a study published online July...

Dozens Sick After Eating THC-Tainted Food at Wisconsin Pizzeria

MONDAY, July 28, 2025 — A pizza shop in Wisconsin accidentally served food made with oil containing THC, the main compound in marijuana, sickening dozens of people. The U.S. Centers for Disease C...

Only 36.8 Percent of Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Complete Treatment

MONDAY, July 28, 2025 – Only 36.8 percent of adolescents diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) complete treatment, according to a study published online July 22 in Pediatric Reports. Helena...

Many Young Vapers Make Potentially Dangerous Tweaks To Their Devices

FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 — Most teens and young adults who vape tinker with their devices, often in potentially dangerous ways, a new study says. More than 4 out of 5 young e-cigarette users have m...

Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, according to a research letter published online July 17 in JAMA...

Adding Anxiety as Qualifier for Medical Cannabis Increases Number of Certifications

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 – Adding anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in Pennsylvania was associated with an increase in certifications, according to a research letter...

Adolescent Vaping of THC, Cannabidiol, Synthetic Cannabinoids Increasing

WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – Adolescent vaping of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and synthetic cannabinoids increased significantly from 2021 to 2023, according to a study published online...

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