By Jenna Berkowitz Cannabis consumption can be a wonderful way to de-stress during the unprecedented COVID-19 chaos. Marijuana can help alleviate anxiety and discomfort that seems abundant during life in quarantine. Here...
The Forgotten History of Hemp in America
By Lilly Bertone Cannabis wasn’t always a taboo topic. Hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant, has a rich history in the United States as a valuable and versatile crop. Hemp...
New Opportunities Arise as Cannabis is Legalized in Canada
"Tea" Time? Cannabis Legalization in Canada In Summary Last summer an op-ed came out in response to cannabis legalization in Canada discussing the risks and benefits of the legalization. The author acknowledges...
The Benefits and Limitations of Vaporization
A Qualitative Analysis of Cannabis Vaporization Among Medical Users In Summary Researchers have recently analyzed popular vaping behavior and revealed the advantages of vaporizing medical cannabis. The general advantages of vaporizing medical...
The Respiratory Effects of Smoking Cannabis
A Systematic Review of the Respiratory Effects of Inhalational Marijuana In Summary A recent meta-analysis has compiled a list of all known effects of smoking medical cannabis. Smoke is produced when medical...
The Pain-Relieving Effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol Differ Depending on Age
Age-Related Differences in Δ9-TetrahydrocannabinolInduced Antinociception in Female and Male Rats In Summary Researchers have recently found that the antinociceptive effects of ∆-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) differ depending on the age of the subject. While...
What is decarbing and why do we do it?
Decarboxylating, or “decarbing”, is when the cannabis is heated just enough to transform the non-psychoactive cannabinoid THCA into THC, which is the form of the cannabinoid that give you the “Euphoric” feeling....
Can I smoke around my pet?
We all love spending time with our furry friends, and these days, more and more people are interested in cannabis -- but when it comes to smoking cannabis, we should make sure...
Saliva Analysis Relates to Diet, Stress, and the Endocannabinoid System
Biological underpinnings from psychosocial stress towards appetite and obesity during youth- research implications towards metagenomics, epigenomics and metabolomics In Summary A recent study has revealed how saliva analysis demonstrates the relationship between...
The Dietary Flavonoid, Luteolin, Negatively Affects Neuronal Differentiation
In Summary: The Importance of Chemical Structure: Functional Groups of Flavonoids A recent study has revealed the detrimental effects of the flavonoid luteolin on neuronal differentiation in embryonic stem cells. Luteolin is...