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06/17/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Lawmakers set to approve marijuana as a treatment for menstrual cramps

Women who experience debilitating menstrual cramps could soon be allowed to take marijuana for relief, at least in the state of New York where lawmakers are currently mulling the approval of including dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) as one of the health conditions that allow medical marijuana. However, gynecologists say that more research needs to be done to recommend marijuana […]

05/16/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

New science proves YOGA really works for treating depression, but only if you stick with it

Those who practice yoga know how efficient it is when it comes to strengthening the body, easing inner aches and pains, and calming the mind. New research has found that when done long-term, the ancient practice may even be useful when it comes to treating depression, ScienceDaily.com reported. In a study published in Psychological Medicine, research psychologists […]

05/15/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Marijuana for your memory? Study suggests wonder drug can reverse memory loss in older people

Marijuana is often associated with spaciness and slowed cognition, but it can actually do your brain some good, particularly in terms of your memory. A new study has found that the controversial drug can reverse age-related memory loss, MensHealth.com reported. The study, done by researchers from the University of Bonn and published in the journal […]

05/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Bizarre study says smoking marijuana at a young age leads to schizophrenia

Even as cannabis is being explored as an alternative treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, new research has found that early use of the herb may trigger instead of treat another mental health disorder: Schizophrenia. An article on MedicalXpress.com shared details of a study conducted by experts from the Tel Aviv University. […]

05/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Research fraud case costs Brigham and Women’s Hospital $10 million in legal settlement

Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a Boston hospital and one of Harvard Medical School’s biggest teaching affiliates, has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations of research fraud in a 2012 cardiac stem cell study, BostonGlobe.com reports. BWH settled with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), which alleged that the hospital’s researchers used […]

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