Recent studies suggest that the burden of menopausal symptoms is greater than generally perceived. About 80% of women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) – hot flashes and night sweats — as they transition into the menopause phase. For many, the symptoms are manageable; however, a significant proportion of midlife women experience menopausal symptoms that negatively affect… Read More »
Debate tends not to take into account the effects of cannabis on what is an at-risk section of the population, namely teenagers. ‘Young people need education on the effects of cannabis’ Independent.ie Social tolerance of cannabis use is higher than ever, but it is no time for complacency. A recent conference in Dublin organised by… Read More »
Inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache severity by 47.3% and migraine severity by 49.6%, according to a recent study led by Carrie Cuttler, a Washington State University assistant professor of psychology. The study, published online recently in the Journal of Pain, is the first to use big data from headache and migraine patients using cannabis in… Read More »
PULLMAN, Wash. (CBS Local) — Cannabis could be used to relieve headache pain, a new study from Washington State University suggests. Inhaled cannabis reduced self-reported headache severity by 47.3 percent and migraine severity by 49.6 percent, according to new research. The study, conducted by Washington State University and published online in the Journal of Pain,… Read More »
Australian researchers have found little evidence that medicinal cannabis can relieve mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. In a review of scientific studies that analysed the impact of medicinal cannabinoids on six mental health disorders, the researchers found “a lack of evidence for their effectiveness.” Their findings have important implications for countries such… Read More »
A Victorian teenager who spent the past seven years battling up to 50 epileptic seizures a day hasn’t had any episodes since taking medical cannabis. Madison Williamson, 15, has been taking medical cannabis as part of her treatment for epilepsy for the past 10 months and hasn’t had a seizure since, her mum says. “Over… Read More »