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Harvard Study: THC, Marijuana Cuts Cancer Growth
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. TELL YOUR PARENTS.
Marijuana and your lungs: recent studies
Tashkin found that smoking marijuana does not appear to increase the risk of lung cancer or head-and-neck malignancies, even among heavy users – THC has been found to reduce tumor growth in common lung cancer by 50 percent and to significantly reduce the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University…
Holy Smoke! Marijuana Minister Sentenced To 2 Years in Jail
Self-proclaimed “marijuana minister” Steven Swallick of Brevard County, Fla., was sentenced today to two years in prison. Swallick, who was arrested in May 2008 after police said they found more than 100 marijuana plants growing in his Palm Bay, Fla., home, says he is the minister of a church called The Hawai’i Cannabis Ministry (THC Ministry).
Measuring medical marijuana: Laboratory analyzes THC
Medical marijuana is much more effective than Marinol, but most dispensaries don’t provide THC content information. That’s where the Steep Hill Medical Collective comes in.
Marijuana saves neurons in adults with Alzheimer�s
A Scientific American article discusses how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is brain for brain cells of teens, but good for older adults.
U of Minnesota Researchers Identify Genes Producing THC
Posted by admin in General Sciences on September 17, 2009
In a first step toward engineering a drug-free Cannabis plant for hemp fiber and oil, University of Minnesota researchers have identified genes producing tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive substance in marijuana.
DUI lawyer challenges laws prohibiting driving while stoned
Posted by admin in World News on September 3, 2009
Is driving while under the influence of THC, one of marijuana’s active ingredients, actually dangerous? One prominent California DUI attorney believes it is not nearly as dangerous as driving drunk and has issued a challenge to laws that punish marijuana users who get behind the wheel.
Marijuana’s new high life
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on August 29, 2009
In June, an estimated 25,000 people attended the inaugural THC Expo hemp and art show in downtown Los Angeles, an event that pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy — including a $22,400 payment directly to the city of Los Angeles for use of its convention center….
New KFC Opens, Sells Marijuana Instead of Fried Chicken
Posted by admin in Food & Drink on August 27, 2009
So do they plan on selling hot biscuits with THC butter? Can you order your Pineapple Express by the bucket? “No comment.” Hm. I suppose we’ll have to take that as a no.
Complutense University curing cancer with Marijuana
“..These findings describe a mechanism by which THC can promote the autophagic death of human and mouse cancer cells and provide evidence that cannabinoid administration may be an effective therapeutic strategy for targeting human cancers.”
Can smoking pot lower your threshold for pain?
A study published this week in Science suggests that the active ingredient in marijuana, cannabinoids—which include THC and other chemicals—may limit the body’s ability to tamp down pain responses, and, as a result, turn short term acute pain into more long term discomfort.
The Mysterious Chemical That Eases Pain, But Also Causes It
Endocannabinoids are the body’s natural form of THC, a chemical in marijuana that can ease pain. Now a new study shows this chemical is a double-edged sword, making people more sensitive to pain too. Could endocannabinoids be used for torture?
Harvard: THC cuts lung cancer growth, spread.
Posted by admin in General Sciences on August 5, 2009
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies.
Marijuana Expo Draws 40000 to LA Convention Center
Posted by admin in World News on July 19, 2009
A look at the 1st Marijuana Trade Show ever! THC Expo is a compilation of many companies servicing the cannabis community. THC Expo is a business to consumer trade show open to the public.
Marijuana law just a political ploy – Cannabis Reform
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on July 6, 2009
MARIJUANA REFORM- “The penalty for selling high-THC marijuana should be equivalent to that for cocaine”
More Evidence on Marijuana and Cancer — MPP Blog
The evidence continues to mount that cannabinoids — the unique, active components in marijuana — fight cancer. The latest such study , just published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, shows that THC can kill glioma cells through a process known as autophagy.
Marijuana Water Pipe & Vaporizer Study – old but interesting
The unfiltered joint scored surprisingly well in smoking efficiency, coming in second place with THC transfer rate close to 20%. The portable waterpipe did slightly better, and the bong slightly worse. The other devices did notably worse. The vaporizers and electric waterpipe did especially poorly, with transfer rates less than 1/3 of that…
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