A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments. Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or ...

A study by the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use affects working memory in young adults. 63% of heavy cannabis users showed reduced brain activity during memory tasks. Researchers ...

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state. New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that ...

Ever wondered why cannabis has that remarkable ability to help you unwind? Let’s delve into the science behind this “chill” factor and explore how cannabis interacts with our brain and body. Meet the ...

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may alter the ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has provided valuable insights into the effects of cannabis use on brain activation, particularly in relation to cognitive ...

Avoiding cannabis use before certain cognitive tasks could improve performance Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 and his work has ...

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be ...

Although cannabis is believed to have an interconnected role with both pain and sleep, its effects on chronic pain and sleep ...

New research on marijuana's impact on personal health shows that it's not just bank accounts that can shrink due to long-term recreational use. The drug may also decrease brain volume. “Long-term ...

CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man was charged Thursday after police say he sprayed fluid used to embalm a human brain on marijuana that he then smoked. State police in Carlisle charged ...