Articles tagged with "research"
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Study: Legal cannabis hasn’t increased fatal car crashes
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on November 19, 2023Read moreMassachusetts saw road deaths fall nearly 30%.
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Cannabinoids, diet & metabolism: The science linking food, hunger & cannabinoids
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 8, 2023Read moreYou really are what you eat, Leafly reader. We know that after you smoke weed, you will eat more in the moment—but as it turns out, you won’t necessarily gain weight in the long-run. Hey, the neuroscience of hunger and weed is complicated. Just in time for turkey day, Leafly’s Nick Jikomes, PhD, provides dietary […]
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Autistic life quality rose in rare study of customized cannabis treatments
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on November 6, 2023Read more95 percent or caretakers reported improved quality of life.
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Hemp extract reversed hair loss in new alopecia study
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on October 9, 2023Read moreGet the heck out of here.
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Did cannabis legalization improve a state’s mental health?
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on September 8, 2023Read moreA new study finds mental health admissions went down after legalization.
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Science chat: Dissecting the new study on cannabis abuse and depression
David Downs - Published on July 14, 2023Read moreCorrelation is not causation. And detection bias is real.
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Large study finds canna-moms’ kids have normal brains
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on July 6, 2023Read moreHeredity—not THC—appears to drive outcomes.
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Real cannabis worked in rare study on chronic pain
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on June 14, 2023Read morePain and insomnia reports fell. Quality of life improved.
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How to think about cannabis and cardiac health
Leafly Staff - Published on March 22, 2023Read moreFar more research needs to be done.
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The best munchies for keto, paleo, and vegan diets
Amelia Williams - Published on January 19, 2023Read moreMany people try out new lifestyle choices for the new year. Here’s how to keep loving cannabis and good munchies even if you’re vegan, keto or paleo.
