Recently Dr. Salomeh Keyhani, a UCSF professor of medicine, had a visit with an older patient with heart disease who mentioned they were smoking cannabis regularly. That's concerning, she said to the ...

One idea that’s been floating around is that doctors and healthcare providers should become key leaders in the industry. A pharmacist in Alberta, Canada explained some of the thought processes behind ...

Pass the pot to Grandma — her brain might thank you. A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis, finding ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As cannabis use becomes more mainstream, doctors are raising concerns about how it can affect patients during surgery. Medical experts say marijuana can stay in the body longer ...

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 ...

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could be granted broader power to regulate patients, caregivers and health care ...

Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among people who inject ...

As cannabis use rises, doctors warn of a surge in cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), causing severe nausea and vomiting. Awareness is key as regulatory measures increase. As marijuana use becomes ...

Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has allowed doctors with past misconduct to certify patients. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and ...

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FALL RIVER — The number of marijuana dispensaries is increasing in the city, and the newly opened Stories Cannabis store at 160 Hartwell St. may be the only one owned and operated by a licensed ...