Marijuana

Buzz kill: Marijuana is not effective at treating Alzheimer's, researchers find

February 09, 2010

A Canadian study has called into question marijuana's effectiveness as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
 

Federal government hampers research on marijuana as pain management medication, news reports find

January 20, 2010

The value of marijuana as a pain-management medication is still unclear as the government continues to discourage research into the effects of the drug, according to a pair of news items.
 

Cannabis could help stave off osteoporosis among older adults, new research suggests

August 14, 2009

New study findings should please aging hippies: Cannabis, the plant that produces marijuana, actually may help prevent bone loss in older adults.