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Charlotte Figi had her first seizure when she was three months old. It began after a warm bath, a common precursor to the first seizures in Dravet Syndrome. Within a couple of years, she was experiencing over 300 spontaneous grand mal seizures a week. You may have heard of Charlotte's story...

Charlotte Figi had her first seizure when she was three months old. It began after a warm bath, a common precursor to the first seizures in Dravet Syndrome. Within a couple of years, she was experiencing over 300 spontaneous grand mal seizures a week. You may have heard of Charlotte's story...

In addition to the 2007 Harvard University study showing that cannabis drastically cuts tumor growth, we now have MRI evidence to show cannabis actually shrinks aggressive brain tumors. MedicalMarijuana.co.uk reports: "Part One — The Worldwide Escalation of Cancers At the risk of...

In addition to the 2007 Harvard University study showing that cannabis drastically cuts tumor growth, we now have MRI evidence to show cannabis actually shrinks aggressive brain tumors. MedicalMarijuana.co.uk reports: "Part One — The Worldwide Escalation of Cancers At the risk of...

New Smyrna Beach, Fla. - The last 11-months have been very hard for Amanda Gammisch. First came the devastating diagnosis: stage 3 brain cancer and a five year life expectancy. Next came the seizures, and after two brain surgeries which opened up her skull, the seizures continue. Now, she has...

New Smyrna Beach, Fla. - The last 11-months have been very hard for Amanda Gammisch. First came the devastating diagnosis: stage 3 brain cancer and a five year life expectancy. Next came the seizures, and after two brain surgeries which opened up her skull, the seizures continue. Now, she has...

Despite the myths we've heard throughout our lives about cannabis killing brain cells, a growing number of studies indicate that cannabis actually has neuroprotective properties. Cannabis has been found to have an incredible ability to regulate emotional behavior, and may be the most reliable...

Despite the myths we've heard throughout our lives about cannabis killing brain cells, a growing number of studies indicate that cannabis actually has neuroprotective properties. Cannabis has been found to have an incredible ability to regulate emotional behavior, and may be the most reliable...

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may be the most heart-breaking of all ailments. As the population ages and life expectancy is extended, Alzheimer's and dementia become ever more common. Alzheimer's is now the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and it's a factor in many...

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may be the most heart-breaking of all ailments. As the population ages and life expectancy is extended, Alzheimer's and dementia become ever more common. Alzheimer's is now the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and it's a factor in many...

Is cannabis a cure for brain cancer? Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether it can actually make a difference. With a just-awarded grant, and the unique advantage of having human brain cancer cells to study, a team...

Is cannabis a cure for brain cancer? Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether it can actually make a difference. With a just-awarded grant, and the unique advantage of having human brain cancer cells to study, a team...

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may be the most heartbreaking of all ailments. Losing physical functions is hard, but losing your ability to focus and remember is a kind of living death. As the population ages and life expectancy is extended, Alzheimer's and dementia become ever...

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may be the most heartbreaking of all ailments. Losing physical functions is hard, but losing your ability to focus and remember is a kind of living death. As the population ages and life expectancy is extended, Alzheimer's and dementia become ever...

Cannabis is good for your brain and increases your IQ, according to University study | Global Broadcasting Corporation "A research study conducted by the University of Pennslyvania has revealed that marijuana consumption has positive effects on the brain, and prolonged use can increase a pot...

The research has been welcomed as providing potential clues for how Alzheimer's could be treated therapeutically and a manuscript of the preliminary findings have been published in the journal Aging and Mechanisms of the Disease. The scientists, from the Salk Institute in California, have...

The research has been welcomed as providing potential clues for how Alzheimer's could be treated therapeutically and a manuscript of the preliminary findings have been published in the journal Aging and Mechanisms of the Disease. The scientists, from the Salk Institute in California, have...

When ex-Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall took the stage at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo at the Javitz Center in New York on June 16, he still looked like he could go out and play a few downs. The 54-year-old former defensive tackle remains a mountain of a man, and he doesn't...

When ex-Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall took the stage at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo at the Javitz Center in New York on June 16, he still looked like he could go out and play a few downs. The 54-year-old former defensive tackle remains a mountain of a man, and he doesn't...

Even as pro football and the NFL continue to dominate the American sports landscape, many fear the long-term concerns of brain trauma could potentially destroy it. Several people have continued to state through every media stream that this is a reality, no matter how powerful the league may...