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Men seem to exhibit greater cannabis-induced analgesia relative to women

Cannabis Provides More Pain Relief for Men Than Women

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Researchers find male users report greater benefits compared to women
In an experimental study published online July 27 in the Journal of the American Heart Association

Marijuana May Cause More Damage to Heart Than Tobacco

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Exposure impaired endothelial function in rats for at least 90 minutes
In 2014

Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado

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Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
Synthetic cannabinoids are sending increasing numbers of U.S. users to hospitals

Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings

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Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
Legalization of medical marijuana and its associated availability have affected prescribing patterns and spending in Medicare Part D

Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending

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Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
Cannabinoids may have limited benefits in rheumatic conditions

Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions

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Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

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Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
Marijuana use during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature delivery

Marijuana Use in Pregnancy Ups Odds of Premature Delivery

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Mothers who smoke marijuana in pregnancy more than five times likelier to suffer a preterm birth
The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving marijuana more than doubled after Washington state legalized the sale of the drug

Marijuana-Linked Fatal MVAs Up in WA State After Legalization

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Experts say Washington state's experience could be a lesson for rest of country
Specific cannabis dependence risk alleles have been identified

Genetic Factors Associated With Cannabis Dependence Identified

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Genome-wide association ID'd three independent regions with single nucleotide polymorphisms