4 – Alzheimers

New research refutes the idea that compounds in marijuana may reduce toxic brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the new study points to potential detrimental effects from marijuana use. According to the authors, the findings could lower expectations about the benefits of medical marijuana in combating various cognitive ... continue reading

( University of California – San Francisco ) A UCSF analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease. After controlling for study design, quality of the journals, time of publication, and tobacco industry affiliation ... continue reading