By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CBD is all the rage, and millions of people are turning to it for a host of reasons, including pain relief. But despite CBD’s popularity and widespread use, new research finds it’s actual benefits are less clear. … Read more
SOURCES: David Mannino, MD, director, Pulmonary Epidemiology Research Laboratory, University of Kentucky, Lexington; medical director, COPD Foundation. Lung Health Institute: “Can CBD Cure My Lung Disease?” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know.” FDA: “What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) … Read more
SOURCES: Mayo Clinic: “Medical marijuana,” “Ulcerative Colitis,” “What are the benefits of CBD — and is it safe to use?” Harvard Health: “Cannabidiol (CBD) — what we know and what we don’t.” Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: “The Role of Cannabis in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review of Clinical, Scientific, and Regulatory Information.” … Read more
If you’re in treatment and still dealing with symptoms of your Crohn’s disease, it’s reasonable to ask whether any alternative therapies might help. Two related options that have become increasingly popular recently are marijuana and CBD. Both come from different varieties of a plant known as Cannabis sativa, or just cannabis. People also call the … Read more
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SOURCES: Larry Allen, MD, MHS, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Scott Lundgren, DO, Nebraska Medicine. FDA: “What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD,” “FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana to Treat Rare, Severe Forms … Read more
SOURCES: Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment.” Marisa C. Weiss, MD, chief medical officer and founder, Breastcancer.org; director of breast radiation oncology, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know.” PBS NewsHour: “Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need … Read more
Gallup: “14% of Americans Say They Use CBD Products,” Aug. 7, 2019. Journal of the American Medical Association: “Effect of Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabinol on Driving Performance.” Johannes G. Ramaekers, PhD, professor of psychopharmacology and behavioral toxicology, University of Maastricht, Netherlands. Brain Behavior: “The influence of THC:CBD oromucosal spray on driving ability in patients … Read more
Nov. 4, 2020 — Ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona and New Jersey, and both recreational and medical use in South Dakota, are on their way to voter approval, CNN projected Wednesday. Results are still pending for Montana’s ballot measure on recreational marijuana and Mississippi’s medical marijuana measure. The initiatives are … Read more