What UK Biobank Data Suggests About Cannabis, BMI, Diabetes, and Hypertension
This cannabis metabolic health study analyzed 91,002 UK Biobank participants to explore links between cannabis use, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity risk. Researchers found lower rates of several metabolic conditions among cannabis users, but BMI…
A clinician-led analysis of causation, confounding, and mental health risk interpretation
This cannabis psychosis risk review examines how the 2026 JAMA Internal Medicine paper interprets observational mental health data. The analysis explores confounding, reverse causation, exposure definition problems, and the difference between relative…
Long-Term Cannabis Therapy May Change MS Spasticity Outcomes
Cannabis for MS spasticity was associated with meaningful symptom improvement in a new meta-analysis involving 2,544 multiple sclerosis patients across nine trials. The strongest benefits emerged with longer treatment duration, while short-term effects…
How CBD Interfered With HIV Entry Across Multiple Immune Cells
CBD HIV transmission prevention research published in Mucosal Immunology found that cannabidiol disrupted HIV-1 infection across multiple immune cell populations in laboratory and human tissue models. Researchers at Institut Cochin identified a…
Cannabis Use and Atrial Arrhythmias: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Cannabis use atrial arrhythmias risk is associated with sympathetic stimulation and endothelial dysfunction caused by THC. This systematic review highlights a 71% increased risk of atrial arrhythmias among cannabis users. Clinicians should screen…
Cannabis in PTSD Treatment: Meta-Analysis of Trauma-Focused Care
This meta-analysis examines cannabis use PTSD treatment outcomes in patients with co-occurring substance use disorders. Trauma-focused treatments remain effective regardless of cannabis use. Cannabis use does not appear to undermine treatment…
Cannabis Dosing in Family Medicine: Evidence-Based Guidance from Endocannabinoid System Research
This article reviews digital mental health interventions 2024 RCT findings focused on university students. The Minder mobile app trial showed modest improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms. These results highlight the potential of digital tools…
Cannabis Edibles with Alcohol: Effects on Driving, Sobriety & Subjective Experience
Cannabis edibles and alcohol interaction significantly increases driving impairment compared to either substance alone. Controlled trial data show co-use worsens simulated driving and field sobriety test performance. Patients should be counseled on the…
Cannabis Research: Cannabidiol’s Impact on Glucose Tolerance & Gut Microbiome in Obese Adults
This pilot study examines cannabidiol impact on glucose tolerance in sedentary adults with overweight or obesity. Results showed no significant improvement in glucose tolerance or gut microbiome changes. These findings highlight the need for further…
Medical Cannabis in Pediatrics: Evidence-Based Endocannabinoid Research and Clinical Trials
Cannabinoids pediatric medicine has been studied across various conditions with growing clinical evidence. Research supports cautious use, especially for refractory epilepsy in children. Safety and efficacy data continue to evolve through ongoing…