Review: Use of Medical Cannabis Products Not Associated with Increased Risk of "Serious Cardiovascular Events"

Authors reviewed data from 46 randomized clinical trials involving 2,800 patients; they reported, "None of the studies reported serious cardiovascular events."

Older Veterans Using Cannabis for Mental Health Conditions

Most veterans said that cannabis reduced their chronic pain, improved their sleep, and led to improvements in their overall quality of life.

Nearly Ten Percent of US Adults Over Age 50 Have Used Cannabis in the Past Year

Most respondents said that they did not discuss their cannabis use with their primary health care providers.

Survey: Fibromyalgia Patients Frequently Report Using Medical Cannabis

The use of cannabis has been correlated with significant improvements in pain and other symptoms in patients with refractory fibromyalgia. 

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