In some studies, THC appears to ease inflammation inside and outside the body, therefore decreasing the threat of acne.  

While it is true that the cannabinoids in cannabis can have some effect on the skin and can treat itching and even skin diseases like psoriasis, marijuana’s impact on the skin adds a level of complexity to the debate. 

We know that marijuana increases testosterone, which may cause acne, at least in some individuals. 

Researchers studying diabetes, metabolism and obesity have become increasingly interested in how cannabis may be an effective therapy for human systems out of balance.

Munchies. It’s an ongoing punchline by and about marijuana enthusiasts and it’s not all folklore. Marijuana can affect the mechanisms that trigger hunger in our brain. Don’t assume that’s a bad thing. In fact, it may just help you stay lean and mean … and high as well, if you want.

Edibles have been experiencing something of a PR crisis ever since the New York Times reported that cannabis edibles were being linked to a growing number of ER visits in Colorado. 

Headaches are common, about half the population routinely suffers from pain coming from within the cranium, and so is using cannabis to seek relief.

But just like with other sources of chronic pain, as well as the nature of pain itself, exactly how cannabis provides relief is poorly understood, mostly because it’s understudied.

A year ago, all expectations were that the marijuana industry would have investors seeing green -- and the first quarter certainly suggested this opinion was accurate. At the end of March, more than a dozen pot stocks had risen by at least 70% on a year-to-date basis, and Wall Street was touting some exorbitant sales forecasts by 2030, one of which called for up to $200 billion in annual sales.

Few experiences are more devastating than a cancer diagnosis. A leukemia diagnosis can be especially jarring, given that we typically hear of it in movies as a predator of children, even though the medical community has found that children have the highest state of remission at 94 percent, with adults at up to 40 percent after five years.

A cancer of the blood, leukemia affects the bone marrow, red blood cells, white blood cells and the cells that cause clotting. Its symptoms include chills, weakness, susceptibility to infection, weight loss, bruising, swollen lymph nodes and bone pain.

Growers are choosing to grow crops that are easier to take care of and that produce more money than seasonal Christmas trees.

Christmas trees take their time to grow and develop, which is why some growers are tempted to plant less seasonal and more profitable crops, such as hemp. This change could make it hard for those who are looking for a Christmas tree to find the option they want.

Cannabis consumers travelling over the holidays will be pleased to know that the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has now relaxed its regulations regarding travelling with medical marijuana.

In the past year or so, we have seen that marijuana stocks have started to shift. With so many new updates to the cannabis industry, it can at times be difficult to keep up with where the market is headed. Most investors tend to look at the companies at the top of the pot stock market. This is usually a good place to start, but it does deny a large amount of the potential with small to mid-cap pot stocks.