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While regular use of potent forms of cannabis can increase the chances of developing psychosis, the chemical cannabidiol or CBD appears to have the opposite effect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists unravel how cannabis component may fight psychosis

Most current anti-psychotic drugs target the dopamine chemical signaling system in the brain, while CBD works in a...

30 Aug 2018 9:57 AM IST

A group of researchers has found that continued use of cannabis causes violent behavior as a direct result of changes in brain function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Flying high: Los Angeles International Airport now lets passengers...

Written policy posted by airport police has told passengers that small amounts of weed may now be brought into LAX.

29 Sept 2018 3:42 PM IST

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Almost one in 11 US tweens and teens vape cannabis

Vaping has also been linked to breathing problems as well as heart and blood vessel damage.

28 Sept 2018 10:51 AM IST

They would act as a mild painkiller and help reduce muscle inflammation and cramping. (Photo: Pixabay)

Coca-Cola in talks to create marijuana-infused 'wellness drinks'

The drinks would be infused with CBD cannabidiol the non-psychoactive chemical found in the marijuana plant.

18 Sept 2018 11:25 AM IST

Cannabis is a drug used for its psychoactive properties (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana use does not affect kidney function, says study

According to scientists, study reaffirms fact that cannabis is a single most versatile herbal remedy and the most useful...

25 Aug 2017 3:20 PM IST

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Cannabis has affect on user's movement: study

30 Aug 2017 12:14 PM IST

A move to distract

A move to distract

What was the point of announcing the Seventh Pay Commission now when there are still two years for the tenure of the...

29 Sept 2013 9:45 AM IST

Marijuana use can improve oxygen and blood flow to the brain, reducing the risk of clots that cause brain attacks (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking cannabis may offer protection from stroke

People who smoke marijuana every day have better blood flow and oxygen to the brain, says new study.

17 Aug 2017 10:09 AM IST

If you are using marijuana and develop symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, you should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pharmacies in Uruguay to start selling marijuana from next week

Pharmacists said they are not sure how profitable pot sales will be -- registered smokers can buy no more than 40 grams...

15 July 2017 11:56 AM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Man held for peddling cannabis spills beans

The ANC is trying to find out who were the beneficiaries of the consignments offloaded in Delhi.

9 May 2017 2:59 AM IST

Prajapati admitted that he planted charas because he wanted to take revenge against the woman by implicating her in a false drugs case. (Photo: Representational Image)

Ahmedabad: Man plants charas in ex-girlfriend's house as revenge, held

During questioning, the woman revealed that she was in contact with Prajapati since some time and he used to live here...

27 Jan 2017 4:45 PM IST

It looked as though the THC treatment turned back the molecular clock (Photo: AFP)

Cannabis may help with curing dementia: study

Cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptors are proteins to which the substances dock and thus trigger a signal chain.

10 May 2017 11:05 AM IST