Medical Marijuana for Autistic Kids? Um, No

Medical Marijuana for Autistic Kids? Um, No
Study coauthor Thomas Südhof, a cellular physiologist at Stanford University, said that they had no idea if medical marijuana would intensify or ameliorate autism symptoms, The Scientist reported. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is opposed to … Read more on Babble

Should Women Consider Taking Testosterone?
But while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved of testosterone for use in men whose natural levels are low, the agency has not sanctioned it for women, for any reason. In 2005, the FDA denied approval for a women's testosterone patch … Read more on Huffington Post

Marijuana's Effects on the Brain
One study showed that people who started smoking as teens lost IQ points , which they did not regain those lost points when they stopped smoking as adults. Two studies linked teen marijuana use to psychotic symptoms, with both of them showing that … Read more on Hive Health Media

Report is reassuring on marijuana's effects on lung
Habitual use of marijuana alone doesn't appear to lead to significant abnormalities in lung function, nor does it increase the risks of COPD or either lung or upper airway cancer. It is associated with an increase in symptoms of chronic bronchitis … Read more on The Oncology Report