A pooled analysis of 24 observational studies led by Wilhelm Storck found that cannabis use was associated with a twofold increase in cardiovascular deaths and higher risks of acute coronary syndrome and stroke. The review drew on data published between 2016 and 2023 and covered roughly 200 million people in multiple countries. (Heart) What researchers […]
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Cannabis has long been celebrated as a natural stress reliever, a pain aid, and even a wellness ritual. But recent research is challenging the “safe and natural” image of the plant, uncovering a worrying connection between cannabis, paranoia, and mental health, particularly for those who have experienced childhood trauma. Trauma Leaves a Mark A World […]
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The Department of Health has implemented a sweeping ban on the production, sale, and import of cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs. This move could threaten to derail South Africa’s budding cannabis industry and contradict previous government commitments to commercialising the sector. The decision, published in a government gazette, falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act of 1972. […]
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If you’ve been vibing with cannabis-infused treats to relax or help you sleep, you might need to rethink your snacks. The Department of Health has quietly slapped a ban on the production and sale of all cannabis and hemp-based food products in South Africa. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi put the move in place under the […]
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Upon hearing the word cannabis you probably only associate it with getting high and out, which is not an entirely bad connection because that is one of the uses of this herb, smoking. However, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis, more specifically medical cannabis. Health publications detail some of […]
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