The endocannabinoid system is comprised of various endogenous ligands, their receptors, and a complex enzyme and transporter apparatus. Each of the components of the endocannabinoid system is involved ...

“For decades, scientists and mental health physicians tried to figure out how THC worked on the brain and body,” explained Dr. Paul Song, Chief Medical Officer of Calyx Peak Companies via email. A ...

In 1964, Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam isolated tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from a cannabis plant. Hundreds of chemicals exist in cannabis, not just the high-inducing THC and supposed-wellness ...

Daily consumption of caffeine is seen as a "normal" addiction, er, habit. It doesn't seem to pose any deleterious health effects, and, tolerance and withdrawal aside, many people can stay on a daily ...

Balancing your endocannabinoid tone by implementing intermittent fasting may help you achieve an optimal weight, improve longevity, and provide additional health benefits. Intermittent fasting works ...

La Jolla, California-based Artelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTL) recently announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Artelo Biosciences Corporation, is the recipient of a Mitacs Accelerate Grant that ...

“Once your mom admits to using cannabis, it’s tougher to support laws that would put her in jail.” —Amanda Reiman Amanda Reiman is the Vice President of Community Development for Flow Kana, a branded ...

Endogenously produced cannabinoids (termed 'endocannabinoids') can modify the micturition process in animal models Activation of cannabinoid receptors by endocannabinoids reduces the firing of bladder ...

Currently, in the United States, forty-six states and three territories have some form of a medical cannabis program. This has been a long struggle for advocates, however. Marijuana has been known to ...