Recent comprehensive longitudinal research has shed new light on the relationship between cannabis use during pregnancy and various neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. A study published in June in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology revealed that, when accounting for a broader range of confounding factors than previous studies, there were no significant connections between...

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a powerful regulatory network in the body that plays a significant role in the motivation for voluntary exercise, as well as in the response to physical activity. In this series on cannabis and exercise, Part I explored how the ECS is activated by physical activity, influencing our drive to...

Understanding the effects of THC on physical health, particularly on cardiovascular and respiratory systems, is crucial as cannabis use grows. THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), affecting organs and tissues involved in exercise performance and general health. This article explores how THC influences heart and lung...

The debate on cannabis legalization and its effect on teen mental health has reached Australia, with some media outlets raising concerns about a potential link between cannabis use and psychosis among teenagers. While a recent Wall Street Journal article suggests an increase in psychosis due to stronger cannabis products, broader studies do not consistently...

Many cannabis users in Australia have experienced the frustration of purchasing a product that does not meet their expectations. This dissatisfaction often arises from the inherent variability of cannabis strains from one growing cycle to another or from the overwhelming selection available in dispensaries. Regardless of the reason, gaining knowledge about how different cannabis...