The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults
The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects ...
Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
Misinformation is rampant in the realm of health and nutrition. Findings from nutrition research is rarely clear-cut because ...
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Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a ...
Largest study ever done on cannabis and brain function finds impact on working memory
A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain ...
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New drug shows promise in restoring vision for people with nerve damage
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found a promising drug candidate that could help restore vision in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other ...
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Younger cannabis users have reduced brain function, finds largest study yet
The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce ...
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Cannabis Use Can Reduce Working Memory: Study
Cannabis use can significantly impact the part of the brain responsible for following instructions, responding during ...
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Trump’s plan to freeze federal spending causes widespread chaos, confusion in Colorado
A federal judge has temporarily halted a Trump Administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions ...
Health Rounds: Mechanical aortic valves may be preferable in younger patients needing replacement
Middle-aged adults who need an aortic valve replacement fare better with mechanical devices than with the valves made from animal tissues that they currently most often receive, U.S. researchers ...
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
Paper mills’ are contaminating the world’s scholarly output with fake papers that hinder research. Lifesaving biomedical ...