A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that chronic cannabis use may not be associated with cognitive ...

Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.

Cannabis has long been associated with teenage experimentation, but new research suggests its impact on the brain may look ...

The largest fMRI study to date finds that heavy cannabis use in young adults reduces brain activity and impairs working memory performance.

Research studying the effects of cannabis on the brain has often focused on adolescents, but a new study from CU Anschutz ...

The California Department of Cannabis Control gave UCLA four grants in January totaling $7.3 million for cannabis research.

As cannabis replaces alcohol, normalization is outpacing medical awareness. What rising THC use means for teens, mental ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily Earlenbaugh covers cannabis science and culture. As cannabis legalization continues to increase globally, researchers are ...

The public debate on cannabis is dominated by a tone of normalization—less stigmatization, more freedom of choice. The promise of a "natural" alternative to medicines. Meanwhile, science, although ...

A study examined the cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and found that it can potentially increase motivation and energy. The clinical study indicated that THCV produces these effects ...

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