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New research reveals elevated levels of toxic heavy metals in marijuana users, highlighting the need for physicians to consider this when treating patients with conditions that may be impacted by heavy metal exposure.

This longitudinal study offers valuable insights into the complex effects of medical cannabis on quality of life in anxiety patients. Physicians may find the nuanced findings on mental and physical well-being particularly relevant for treatment considerations.

Discover how Mayo Clinic’s new lab test can enhance your ability to accurately distinguish between new and residual marijuana use, thereby informing better clinical and legal decisions.

Discover the pioneering research connecting marijuana use with modifications in the human epigenome. The study brings to light potential health implications and illuminates areas for future exploration.

As we grapple with the opioid crisis, this comprehensive study offers crucial insights into the intersection of state medical cannabis laws and chronic noncancer pain treatment, and posits no significant changes in pain treatment due to these laws.

According to surveys, up to 40% of cancer patients in the United States use cannabis, yet only one-third of doctors are comfortable advising them on it. Now, a small but significant study has found that cancer patients who use cannabis to treat their symptoms had reduced pain, better sleep, and an unexpected benefit: they appear to think more clearly after a few weeks of consistent use. The study, published in the journal Exploration in Medicine, is one of the first to look at how cannabis purchased via dispensaries, rather than government-supplied or synthetic kinds, affects cancer symptoms or chemotherapy side effects. It also sheds light on the large range of drugs used by cancer patients now that marijuana is legal in the majority of states.