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Marijuana (Cannabis) Use Weakens Heart Muscle, New Study Suggests
Theena Ocay | | Nov 15, 2016 08:11 PM EST |
Despite the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in some American states, a new study released on Sunday suggested that marijuana weakens the heart muscle that reduces the ability of the heart to pump, leading to chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fainting.
Ancient Cannabis 'Burial Shroud' Unearthed in China
Charissa Echavez | | Oct 05, 2016 09:00 AM EDT |
Archaeologists have unearthed an "extraordinary cache" of cannabis buried at the Jiaya cemetery in China's Turpan Basin, saying that the recent discovery could considerably shed light on how ancient Eurasian cultures used cannabis. "This unique discovery provides new insight into the ritualistic use of Cannabis in prehistoric Central Eurasia," the archaeologists wrote in a paper published in the journal Economic Botany. The cannabis plants were found in a burial of an approximately 35-year-old adult man with Caucasian features, who had been placed on a wooden bed with a reed pillow beneath his head, Hongen Jiang and his colleagues wrote. Then, interestingly, at least 13 preserved cannabis plants, each up to about three feet long, were laid diagonally across his chest, and all are reportedly in excellent conditions, the National Geographic reported. The remains suggest that the man was buried between 2,400 and 2,800 years ago, based on the radiocarbon dating. During that time, the Turpan Basin is the home of the Gushi Kingdom, while the Turpan desert oasis was deemed an important stop on the Silk Road, according to ZME Science. Researchers believe that the man belonged to a group who used cannabis for health and ritual purposes. While researchers could not determine if the cannabis plant parts found in Turpan before were grown locally or obtained through trading from other regions, the recent discovery in the Jiayi burial implicate that the cannabis had been fresh and could have been possibly harvested for the burial. Furthermore, while the flowering heads of the 13 female plants have been removed, the few that were left were nearly ripe and had immature fruit. This could suggest that the plants were planted locally and gathered the same time the burial occurred. This is the first instance whole marijuana plants were uncovered and the first incidence of their use as a "shroud" or covering in a human burial. Archaeologists before have found about two pounds of cannabis seeds and powdered leaves in other Turpan graves.
Smoking Marijuana Reduces Short-term Motivation to Work for Money, says British study
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Sep 01, 2016 07:57 PM EDT |
The research, which consisted of two separate studies, involved 57 volunteers.
Man arrested in Taiwan for growing marijuana in his apartment
Eana Maniebo | | Jan 11, 2016 07:05 AM EST |
An anonymous tip alerted the police that someone was growing cannabis in an apartment building. This was proved correct when police conducted a raid last week and seized 83 pots of cannabis in an apartment. A 41-year-old man identified only as Chang was also arrested.
Hong Kong Student Spared from Going to Jail for Selling Cannabis-Mixed Delicacies
Ma. Danilyn Miravalles | | Dec 10, 2015 07:20 AM EST |
A Hong Kong student has narrowly escaped going to jail for selling 'drug-laced delicacies' to her schoolmates during a sport's event in Tsing Yi last year.
‘Skunk-Like’ Cannabis Can Damage Brain
Marie de Vera | | Nov 29, 2015 05:21 AM EST |
A recent study from the King’s College London revealed that long-term use of “skunk-like” cannabis has an adverse effect to the white matter fibers in the brain.”
Cannabis Heals Fractures And Strengthens Bones – Study
Quadey Humile | | Jul 22, 2015 08:33 AM EDT |
A new health benefit has just been added to cannabis’ list as a group of Israeli researchers discovered it could actually repair broken bones and strengthen them in the process.
Morgan Freeman Calls for Legalization of Marijuana
JM Javelosa | | May 10, 2015 01:34 PM EDT |
Morgan Freeman wants marijuana to be legalized and candidly said that he does not understand why the law prohibits its use.
Denver Pot Celebrations: Public Consumption Of Marijuana Reason For Citations
Vittorio Hernandez | | Apr 20, 2015 01:25 AM EDT |
Being allowed to buy a limited amount of marijuana for personal recreational use is different from consuming the weed in public, Denver police reminded on Sunday to residents and visitors who showed up for the city's cannabis events.
First-Ever Marijuana Breathalyzer Expected by 2015
Cory Doyle | | Dec 06, 2014 03:15 PM EST |
Marijuana legalization has sparked a sense of urgency to find an effective way to determine whether a driver is "high" on pot.
Study Shows Marijuana Could Effectively Treat PTSD
Cory Doyle | | Nov 24, 2014 04:03 PM EST |
Vonnectivity within the brain's fear circuit changes following trauma, and the administration of cannabinoids prevents this change from happening.
Marijuana Legalization Progress Could Vanish with Next President
Cory Doyle | | Nov 21, 2014 06:15 PM EST |
"Despite the compelling case for legalization, and progress toward legalization at the state level, ultimate success is not assured," Harvard economist Jeff Miron said.
Bob Marley: The Face of a New Marijuana Brand
Staff Reporter | | Nov 19, 2014 06:38 AM EST |
The late Bob Marley was a legend. For his millions of fans, he was a prophet and a hero. He was a vision of peace, love and justice. And he was also devoted to marijuana. Now he will become the name and face of the first legal brand of marijuana that will be marketed globally.
Polls on Marijuana Legalization Nears in Three States and Washington
Erika Villanueva | | Oct 29, 2014 03:57 AM EDT |
Election Day arrives for Oregon, Alaska, Florida, and Washington, D.C as the possibility that legislators might enact a second wave of marijuana policy reform looms over the country.
Colorado Health Department Backs Out In The Proposal To Ban Marijuana-Induced Products
Rubi Valdez | | Oct 21, 2014 08:25 PM EDT |
The Colorado Department of Health and Environment was requesting a full ban of marijuana edibles in consumer markets but immediately retreated when the news went public on Monday. Several state legislators made recommendations on restricting marijuana-infused products due to a number of deaths linked to the consumption of cannabis.
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