By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science When it comes to cognitive benefits, cannabis is a bit of a mixed bag, with various studies concluding that it’s either good or bad in this regard. A new study, published in the Review of Economic Studies, comes down on the latter side thanks to a rather novel experiment. After observing 4,000 students lose…
Dear John McCain, Cannabis Could Help Fight Your Brain Cancer
By: Carey Wedler/ANTIMEDIA Though John McCain reportedly may undergo chemotherapy to treat his recently announced glioblastoma, the survival rate for this aggressive type of brain tumor is not particularly promising. As the American Brain Tumor Association explains: “For adults with more aggressive glioblastoma, treated with concurrent temozolomide [a drug commonly used to treat glioblastoma] and radiation therapy, median survival is…
Monsanto And Bayer Are Maneuvering To Take Over The Cannabis Industry
By: Phillip Schneider/Waking Times It has been rumored for years that Monsanto plans to take over the cannabis industry with genetic engineering just as they’ve taken over the corn and soy industries. Although they have always denied having any intentions to do so, at this point it is unlikely that anybody really believes them. In contrast,…
Big Pharma Stands To Lose $18.5 Billion If All 50 States Legalize Medical Marijuana
By: Daily Health Post Pharmaceutical companies are one of the biggest influences in the US economy and, subsequently, in US law. It is no secret that Big Pharma has lobbied against medical (and recreational) marijuana legalization as they stand to lose a substantial amount of money. States that have already legalized medical cannabis are already…
Republicans & Democrats Join Together In Senate To Legalize Pot On Federal Level
By: Matt Agorist /The Free Thought Project In a bipartisan push back against the tyrannical Jeff Sessions and his relentless war on cannabis, U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) have introduced a bill that will end federal prohibition of marijuana. “The fact is our marijuana laws in America are broken,” Democratic…
A Little Cannabis Everyday Might Keep Brain Ageing At Bay
By: Michael Le Page/New Scientist In some cultures, it’s traditional for elders to smoke grass, a practice said to help them pass on tribal knowledge. It turns out that they might just be onto something. Teenagers who toke perform less well on memory and attention tasks while under the influence. But low doses of the active…
Hero Congressman Openly Defying Drug War To Bring Cannabis To Sick Kids
By: Justin Gardner/The Free Thought Project Since at least 2015, one Georgia lawmaker has bravely defied the law to bring medical cannabis into his state, to help children suffering from debilitating conditions such as chronic seizures. Rep. Allen Peake’s campaign of civil disobedience has evolved into an extensive distribution network, and along the way, he…
America’s First Cannabis Drive-Thru Has Opened In Colorado
By: Brittney Sanger/Herb A few of your favorite things can be picked up at a drive-thru. Whether it be a tasty burger or a cup of coffee, you can have it all without having to step out of your car. And now, you can just as easily grab your ganja. The first-ever weed drive-thru is officially…
These Painkilling Marijuana Tampons May Be The End Of Period Cramps
By: The Hearty Soul Marijuana is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective medicinal product by both the common public and medical professionals alike. It is known to be able to treat a variety of medical conditions, ranging from glaucoma to insomnia However, it is probably best known for its use as a painkiller. Marijuana is used to relieve…