SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop cannabis use disorder
Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years in a
As acclaimed journalist (and celebrated pot-smoker) Hunter S. Thompson wrote in The Rum Diary, “I was not proud of what I had learned, but I
Since the beginning of modern medicine, doctors have struggled to bridge the gap between treatments that eliminate pain and treatments that that assist the body’s
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Covert surveillance will
Cannabis use makes you up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users, according to a new study. Adults with
Cannabis has become a mainstay in 33 states for medical use and 11 states for recreational use. As chronic marijuana use becomes more acceptable, sedation
Cannabis users might require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, have increased pain afterward, and use higher doses of opioids while in the hospital, according
A multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto has received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to study the
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism activated by the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the bloodstream
With its recent nationwide legalization, people need to think carefully before using cannabis considering its negative impact on oral health, according to the Canadian Dental
Recreational marijuana is legal in 8 states and the District of Columbia, while 28 more states permit medical marijuana only. Yet even in states where
