Psychology & Intimacy Northwestern University Researchers Identify Specific Brain Cells Responsible for Cannabis-Induced Anxiety October 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have identified a specific population of brain cells that directly contribute to the acute anxiety and heightened fear responses often triggered by cannabinoid drugs, particularly when…
Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Elevations Linked to Frequent Cannabis Use, Oregon State University Study Finds October 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from Oregon State University suggests that individuals who engage in frequent cannabis consumption begin their days with significantly elevated levels of cortisol compared to non-users. Published in…
Psychology & Intimacy New Research from Oregon State University Links Frequent Cannabis Use to Elevated Morning Cortisol Levels and Altered Stress Rhythms September 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The physiological impacts of frequent cannabis consumption on the human body have become the focus of a growing body of scientific inquiry, particularly as societal acceptance and legislative liberalization drive…
Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Levels Elevated in Frequent Cannabis Users, Oregon State University Study Finds September 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization and social acceptance sweep across North America and global markets, public health researchers are shifting their focus from broad legislative impacts to the intricate, long-term neurobiological consequences…
Psychology & Intimacy Stanford Medicine Experts Warn of Potent Cannabis and Emerging Health Risks for Older Americans June 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis use continues its upward trajectory across the United States, particularly among the senior population, experts at Stanford Medicine are sounding an urgent alarm: contemporary marijuana products are significantly…
Psychology & Intimacy Stanford Medicine Experts Sound Alarm as Potent Cannabis Products Pose Growing Health Risks for Older Americans May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization continues its expansive march across the United States, a demographic once considered on the fringes of marijuana use is now embracing it at increasing rates: older Americans.…
Psychology & Intimacy Stanford Medicine Experts Issue Stark Warning on Potency and Risks of Modern Cannabis for Older Adults May 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As a growing segment of the American population ages, a significant shift is occurring in cannabis consumption patterns. While many older adults are turning to marijuana products to manage chronic…
Psychology & Intimacy The Potent Reality of Modern Cannabis: Stanford Experts Urge Caution for Older Adults May 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization expands across the United States, a growing number of older Americans are turning to marijuana for various health concerns. However, experts at Stanford Medicine are sounding an…
Psychology & Intimacy The Lancet Study: Medicinal Cannabis Shows Little Efficacy for Common Mental Health Disorders April 28, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking analysis published in the esteemed medical journal The Lancet has delivered a significant blow to the widespread use of medicinal cannabis for several prevalent mental health conditions. The…
Psychology & Intimacy Medicinal Cannabis Falls Short for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD, Landmark Lancet Study Reveals April 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking and comprehensive analysis published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has delivered a stark verdict on the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of prevalent mental…
