Denver County Fair Offers Marijuana Competition
Colorado’s Denver County is adding cannabis-themed contests to its 2014 summer fair. It’s the first time pot plants will stand alongside tomato plants and homemade jam in competition for a blue ribbon. There won’t actually be any marijuana at the... read more
Australian Doctors, Experts Advocate Medical Marijuana
Leading health experts are calling for medical marijuana to be legalized in Australia, arguing that cannabis is both a safe and effective form of medicine. Writing in the Medical Journal of Australia, a group of prominent doctors and health authorities, including... read more
Marijuana Legalization is USA’s Most Popular Issue
A federal bill that would legalize marijuana is currently the most-viewed piece of legislation on the official U.S. Congress website. The bill, entitled Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013 (H.R. 499), was introduced in February by Colorado Representative... read more
Weight Loss? Ask Yourself
Are you taking enough vitamin D? Have you stopped drinking liquid sugars (fructose in soft drinks)? Are you consuming enough fresh fruit and vegetables? Are you juicing? Are you exercising 30 minutes per day? Have you addressed the emotional reasons for your... read more
Australian Medical Student Journal Calls for Legal Cannabis
Cannabis offers exciting possibilities for patients afflicted by cancer, HIV/AIDS, MS, chronic pain and other debilitating conditions. Although medical marijuana programs face several obstacles, the benefits offered by medical marijuana and the positive impact this... read more
Neuropsychopharmacologist Debunks Drug Myths
Dr. Carl Hart defies all preconceptions of the word “neuropsychopharmacologist.” With thick dreadlocks that dangle well below his shoulders, a penchant for studded earrings, and a gold incisor that flashes when he grins, Hart, 47, was the only black man in... read more
The fastest-growing industry in the USA? Legal cannabis.
As observers of the industry have probably noticed, the legal marijuana market is exploding. As observers have likely also noticed, its spectacular growth has been seriously hindered by the federal government’s enforcement of prohibitionist policies in states where... read more
Fried Foods and Prostate Cancer
Despite ever-increasing awareness that diet and cooking methods play a direct role in disease prevention and progression, consumption of overcooked and fried foods continues to increase. A new research study conducted at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in... read more
