Jason Laine

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Expansion Effort Gains Extra Time for Signature Collection 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 31, 2024
In a significant development for medical marijuana advocates in Arkansas, state officials have granted an additional 30 days for the collection of signatures to support a ballot initiative aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. The campaign, led by Arkansans for Patient Access (APA), initially submitted nearly 110,000 signatures but fell short of the
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Can CBD Help Ulcerative Colitis Patients?0
- CANNABIS OIL
- July 28, 2024
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, is gaining attention for its potential to alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Some studies suggest CBD may help reduce inflammation and improve quality of life for UC patients, though the evidence remains inconclusive. Keith Sharkey, Ph.D., from the University of Calgary,
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The Health Impacts of Marijuana: A Mixed Bag 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 25, 2024
As marijuana use becomes increasingly mainstream, researchers are finally able to study its effects more thoroughly. A recent article in Scientific American explores the latest findings on cannabis and health, revealing a complex picture. While marijuana offers potential benefits for pain relief, nausea reduction, and epilepsy treatment, it also carries risks. Heavy use has been
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Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Melanoma Treatment 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- July 21, 2024
A groundbreaking study by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) has revealed that a specific cannabis extract, known as PHEC-66, has a “deadly” effect on melanoma cells in laboratory settings. Published in the Cells journal, the study highlights how PHEC-66 induces apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in melanoma cells,
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