Cannabis

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs

In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.

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Cannabis

Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain

Insomnia is one of the most common complaints in modern medicine

The quiet danger of cannabis: You fall asleep easily – and pay the price in sleep

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Serbian police seize five tons of marijuana, assault rifles, rocket launcher


Unintentional cannabis poisoning cases in children on the rise

Young children under the age of 12 usually ingest cannabis unintentionally. They mistake “edible” marijuana-like gummy bears, brownies, lollipops, etc -for regular food and eat it.

Employee tends to medical cannabis plants at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in northern Israel

Israeli cannabis start-up launches exciting new product

Medical cannabis company, Medican Pharma, recently launched Allegro, a new product from the SEVEN cannabis brand series. This is medical cannabis grown under controlled and optimal conditions.

An employee checks cannabis plants at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel March 21, 2017

CBD doesn't seem to affect driving, even in high doses, study suggests

Supposedly a safer and legal alternative to traditional marijuana, its popularity has skyrocketed. New research says even the highest daily medicinal dose has no impact on cognitive abilities.

CBD Oil is displayed at The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) trade show in New York City, New York, US, May 30, 2019

Cannabis strain with 20% more THC engineered by Hebrew University researchers

For the first time ever, Rehovot engineers enhanced medical cannabis strains with 20% more THC, an accomplishment that will help develop new strains for users and increase crop yields.

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Medical cannabis shown to reduce pain in cancer patients - study

The peer-reviewed study found that for most cancer patients, pain levels improved significantly and other symptoms also decreased.

An employee checks cannabis plants at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel March 21, 2017

Israeli company makes ‘stable and uniform’ cannabis seeds for 1st export

The seeds were shipped this week to the United States, the first time ever that cannabis seeds have been exported from Israel.

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There is a kashrut revolution going on for medical cannabis

In Israel, there are more than 100,000 patients with valid medical cannabis licenses, that consume a massive amount of cannabis every year.

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'Am Yisrael High': YIVO exhibit shows connection between Jews, weed

The exhibit displays texts and artifacts tracing the connections — some speculative and most very real — between Jews and weed.

 A glass bong in the shape of a menorah is featured in “Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis,” an new exhibit at YIVO opening May 5, 2022.

Secret Hamas-level 'weed tunnel' found in Israel

The tunnel was of such complexity that police say it rivals the secret Hamas terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel.

Marijuana plants found by police in Ramat Gan

What are the negative effects of smoking cannabis? - study

This study examined how cannabis smoking affects the biological process of aging and the answers aren’t so great. The good news is that the damage is reversible.

A man prepares a cigarette mixed with marijuana during Cannatech 2017, an annual global cannabis industry event, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 20, 2017.