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The role of cannabis in the management of cancer is of interest because of its effect on an individuals mood, pain, and its hallucinating effects.

India's on a roll?

When cannabis was compared to a placebo for pain relief, predictably it was more effective.

4 Sept 2017 2:15 AM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana makes sperm mellow as well

According to study, marijuana makes men feel lazy and chilled out, an effect that goes on to include their sperm as...

2 Sept 2017 9:05 PM IST

Recuperating at University of Washington Medical Centre, Stevens will be jailed once he is better (Photo: Pixabay)

Man gets caught while smuggling four pounds of weed in his anus

Jethro Stevens was trying to smuggle marijuana but got caught when TSA agents jumped on him for being too shifty.

1 Sept 2017 2:23 PM IST

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Better schools may reduce teens' risk of marijuana abuse

New study suggests that we really need to invest in creating healthy school environments especially for the most...

30 Oct 2018 11:21 AM IST

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Stoned-driving on the rise in the US: Study

A breath test for cannabis has yet to be developed.

29 Oct 2018 1:59 PM IST

Marijuana is already easily available and hence many are getting easily hooked on to it.

Smoking cannabis may boost risk of stroke by cutting off blood supply...

According to scientists, compounds known as cannabinoids in marijuana may cause blood vessels in the brain to narrow,...

23 Oct 2018 9:48 AM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does marijuana use lower chances of getting pregnant?

The findings have been published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JECH).

23 Jan 2018 10:30 AM IST

The estimate by consulting firm Arcview includes direct purchases by consumers of $20.8 billion. (Photo: Pixabay)

Legal cannabis to generate $40bln, 400,000 jobs: study

Customers and operators in California have complained however about the punitive sales taxes to be applied to cannabis.

3 Jan 2018 2:11 PM IST

39% of pediatric patients with epilepsy who added CBD oil to their treatments experienced a 50% reduction in seizures. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cannabis compound may reduce epileptic seizures: study

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the many active compounds in the cannabis (marijuana) plant, has gained attention as a...

28 Feb 2018 5:58 PM IST

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Marijuana's 4/20 holiday tied to rise in fatal car crashes: Study

The study lacks evidence on whether pot was involved in any of the April 20 crashes.

13 Feb 2018 9:10 AM IST

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping tied to higher risk that teens will try marijuana, says study

Teens who use e-cigarettes may be twice as likely to smoke pot as their peers who never try vaping

24 April 2018 7:56 AM IST

These findings highlight the urgent need for countries to implement stronger tobacco control measures (Photo: AFP)

E-cigarettes, tobacco linked to higher risk of oral cancer

Vast majority of non-cigarette tobacco users are exposed to carcinogen levels comparable to or exceeding exposure among...

30 July 2018 8:54 AM IST