In the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada, scientists have delivered encouraging news for chronic pain sufferers by pinpointing the effective dose of marijuana plant extract cannabidiol (CBD) for safe pain relief without the typical “high” or euphoria produced by the THC. The findings of their study have been published in the journal PAIN (The Journal of

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Higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a higher likelihood of healthy ageing among older adults, finds a US study published by The BMJ today. The study involved 2,622 adults who were taking part in the US Cardiovascular Health study from 1992 to 2015. Average age of participants at the

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A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma. There are three variants of every gene. Athletes with one variant of the gene that did not confer dyslexia were more likely to have a history of concussion injuries. Athletes

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A new study in the journal Clinical & Experimental Metatasis says omega-3 fatty acids, like those typically contained in fish oil, may suppress the growth and spread of breast cancer cells in mice. Researchers observed that omega-3s stopped further delayed tumors from forming and blocked the cancerous cells from spreading to other organs in mice. Researchers speculate

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A year after a concussion, up to one-third of kids still have symptoms such as headache and irritability that may affect school performance, a new study finds. Researchers found as many as 31 percent still had symptoms that included inattention or fatigue 12 months after their head injury. Girls who had mood problems beforehand and kids from poor or troubled families seem

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An estimated 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. develop an anxiety disorder each year, so finding a safe, cost-effective way to manage anxiety would be of great benefit to millions of people. A recently published meta-analysis concludes that omega-3 oil supplements might reduce symptoms of anxiety for some people. Researchers took data from 19 clinical trials including

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 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its concussion recommendations to support children and teens engaging in light physical activity and returning to school as they recover. The report, revised for the first time in eight years, also advises against complete removal of electronic devices, such as television, computers and smartphones, following a concussion.

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An assessment, “Association of Concussion With the Risk of Suicide,” was published online in JAMA, of studies involving more than 7 million individuals has found an association between concussions, mild TBI, and risk of suicide. Investigators found there to be a more than two-fold greater risk of suicide in people to be diagnosed with at least 1 concussion

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There have been over 30 failed clinical trials searching for better treatments for TBI, resulting in no significant effect worthy of becoming a pharmaceutical therapy. Activating the innate cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) reduces brain swelling and neurological impairment. Cannabinoid 2-AG is released in the brains of mice following brain injury, though not enough to

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