If you think you’re alone with your man boobs, here’s some surprising stats: up to 60% of men have them. Some famous names had man boobs: Buddha, Egypt’s King Tut, and let’s not forget the Sumo wrestlers. Man boobs is a condition known medically as Gynecomastia, taken from the Greek “gyne” meaning “woman” and “mastos” […]
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Ill-Effects of Marijuana on Sexual Health
Marijuana remains one of the most abused drugs especially among the youth and has over 200 street names such as mary jane, weed, herb, pot, ganja, hash, among others. It comes from a Cannabis Sativa plant and is green or brown in appearance. The drug is derived from the flowers, leaves, seeds, and stems of […]
Marijuana soda startup California Dreamin’ wants to replace booze
“Enjoy a light, social high” says the funky bottle of California Dreamin’ cannabis -infused sparkling pomegranate juice. Launching today at Y Combinator Demo Day, California Dreamin’ is serving up an alcohol alternative that still gets you lit, but without the same hangover or health issues. Each bottle contains 10 milligrams of THC — an industry-standard dose […]
Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation
New research has revealed altered brain activity in young adults with cannabis addiction. The findings suggest a mechanism that may explain why the risk of depression and other mental health issues is higher among those who use the drug. Heavy cannabis use may lead to changes in brain function, suggests a new study. The […]
Opportunity to Visit Pet Releaf’s Hemp Farm
Pet Releaf will be giving away airfare for two to the company’s hemp farm in eastern Colorado to a lucky retailer at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla., March 21-23. Pet Releaf has an exclusive joint-partnership with the largest certified USDA organic hemp farm in the United States, according to company officials. “We’re extremely proud […]
Will CBD Creams Handle All Your Aches and Pains?
When it comes to pain management, there are plenty of options available off the shelf or through the pharmacy. But what if you want something more natural? Enter cannabidiol (aka CBD), one of the active cannabinoids identified in cannabis and has been shown to have positive effects treating everything from chronic pain to inflammation. While […]
Farmers Grow Hemp to Save Their Soil in Italy
Taranto is a coastal port city in southern Italy known for its oil refineries, steel plants and its pollution. Soon, farmers hope, the town that declared bankruptcy in 2006 will be known for a cannabis. Industrial hemp, to be precise. The city, considered the third most polluted city in the world, is placing its hopes […]