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People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory. Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are

HealthDay News — Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M

Germany's medical cannabis market experienced remarkable advancements in 2024, marked by unprecedented affordability, record-breaking prescription growth and enhanced patient access. A new report by Frankfurt-based medical cannabis company Bloomwell GmbH, titled "The Cannabis-Barometer – 2024

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young adults aged 22 to 36 using brain

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state. New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that heavy lifetime cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults. In what the university calls

New research is sounding the alarm on cannabis use and its impact on neural health, revealing that its routine consumption can alter the long-term function of brain regions associated with memory. These effects are most notable in heavy lifetime users, even if they have abstained from cannabis use

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2025) – A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young

Almost two thirds of people who regularly use cannabis are likely to suffer issues with brain function, concerning research today suggested. Advocates of the drug often purport that marijuana is safe because it is 'natural'. But US scientists, who tracked over 1,000 young adults, found 63 per cent

A comprehensive review challenges the perception of cannabis as harmless, linking it to severe heart health issues. Against the global backdrop of escalating cannabis use, a recent review published in Nature Reviews Cardiology reviews current knowledge on the effects of cannabis consumption on the

Cannabis use is on the rise throughout the United States, but it is not as harmless as some people may believe. In fact, according to a new in-depth analysis in Nature Reviews Cardiology, regular cannabis use increases a person’s risk of multiple adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial

With increases in cannabis use for medical purposes and its perceived benefits, 1, 2 patients and clinicians need to be aware of its potential risks. Studies of local data have documented that patients often use cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis to manage their conditions. 1, 2 Frequent

When I first became a medical cannabis patient in 2003, I completed a lengthy health questionnaire at the request of my physician, Dr. Frank Lucido. In it were questions that, as a researcher, really piqued my interest. It asked if I was using cannabis as a substitute for alcohol or prescription