Scientists have now proven that cannabis-triggered appetite is a real brain response that could be harnessed to help patients with HIV/AIDS and cancer who struggle to eat enough to maintain their health. A Washington State University and University of Calgary study published in PNAS confirmed that cannabis-induced appetite stimulation is a real, brain-mediated phenomenon that occurs universally regardless of sex, age, BMI, or recent food intake. In a randomized clinical trial of 82 volunteers, participants who vaped cannabis ate significantly more food within 30 minutes than the placebo group.
A Toxicologist Says This Popular Garden Tool May Be Linked to Cancer
Peer-reviewed research shows cannabis beverages help people drink significantly less alcohol, yet the very products proven to reduce harm are the ones the November ban would eliminate first. Prevention.com article where a toxicologist discusses the potential cancer link to common herbicide/weed killer products used in gardening. While not directly cannabis-related, this is relevant to cannabis cultivators and the broader agricultural health conversation.
New Study in Pullman Shows ‘Munchies’ Might Help Those with Loss of Appetite
If you grow cannabis at home or buy from cultivators, this research on common weed killers and cancer risk highlights why clean, organic growing practices and rigorous testing matter for your safety. NBC Right Now’s local coverage of the WSU/Calgary PNAS study conducted in the Pullman community. The trial recruited 82 volunteers ages 21-62 and used a whole-plant vapor approach rather than synthetic THC to better reflect real-world use.
The Munchies’ Are Real and Could Benefit Those with No Appetite
This Pullman-based study using real cannabis—not synthetic THC—provides the most realistic evidence yet that cannabis appetite effects can be translated into treatments for seriously ill patients. WSU’s official press release on the PNAS munchies study. Prof.
Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s ‘I’m Full’ Signal
A massive study tracking over 460,000 teens found that cannabis use during adolescence doubled the risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, underscoring why age restrictions and youth prevention are critical. Neuroscience News deep-dive into the WSU/Calgary PNAS study on cannabis-induced appetite. THC activates CB1 receptors in the hypothalamus to override natural satiety signals, creating a feeling of starvation even in recently fed subjects.
Cannabis-Related ‘Munchies’ Are Real, and Could Help People with AIDS, Cancer
If you struggle with insomnia, this data shows medical cannabis provided sustained sleep improvement for 18 months, with nearly 40% of patients reducing or quitting their prescription sleep medications. A collaborative study by WSU and University of Calgary, published in PNAS, confirms ‘the munchies’ are a real cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight, or recent food consumption. In a randomized clinical trial of 82 volunteers who vaped 20 or 40mg of cannabis or placebo, intoxicated participants ate significantly more food within the first 30 minutes.