In part one of what marijuana really does to your brain, we traced the discovery of the cannabinoid receptor. Finding the receptor is the first step in determining how smoking causes a high. The next ...

Research studying the effects of cannabis on the brain has often focused on adolescents, but a new study from CU Anschutz ...

A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain ...

A compound found in marijuana can treat schizophrenia as effectively as antipsychotic medications, with far fewer side effects, according to a preliminary clinical trial. Researchers led by Markus ...

Many people are using marijuana for medical reasons, and it may provide benefits for some. However, Stanford Medicine experts warn that older adults, in particular, should be mindful of the potential ...

In A Nutshell A mouse study found that low-dose THC combined with celecoxib protected memory and reduced brain damage linked to Alzheimer’s. THC alone reduced toxic proteins but also increased ...

Marijuana is made from the shredded and dried parts of the cannabis plant, including the flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems. It’s also known as pot, weed, hash, and dozens of other names. While many ...

Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are doing. "Working memory is sort ...

Alzheimer’s disease has long resisted simple solutions, but a new line of research suggests an unexpected pairing could help keep the condition at bay: a marijuana-derived compound working alongside a ...

DALLAS — Texas’ medical marijuana program has been growing since state lawmakers approved its expansion last year. Here’s what you need to know about the drug, how it’s being used and what science ...