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Study finds potential benefits of cannabis for HIV patients

Study finds potential benefits of cannabis for HIV patients

Sara Tiradossi December 13, 2017

A chemical found in cannabis, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has been found to potentially slow the process in which mental decline can occur in up to 50 percent of HIV patients, according to a...

Cannabis may reduce risk for stroke

Cannabis may reduce risk for stroke

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 22, 2017

A new study suggests cannabis may reduce a person’s risk of having a stroke. The research, which was conducted at the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas, found cannabis improved oxygen...

Study finds THC may inhibit Parkinson's disease

Study finds THC may inhibit Parkinson’s disease

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen July 29, 2017

In a preclinical study, researchers found evidence in which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has the potential to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive immune...

Study shows THC restores cognitive function in older mice

Study shows THC restores cognitive function in older mice

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen July 12, 2017

A study published by Nature Medicine found low doses of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be instrumental in restoring cognitive memory and function in older mice. THC is the chemical compound found in...

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