Dr. Carroll is a pediatrician and health policy expert. President Trump ordered marijuana to be rescheduled under federal law on Thursday, shifting it out of the most restrictive drug category. The move would make it easier to conduct medical research on the drug,

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered federal agencies to quickly ease restrictions on marijuana and make CBD more available, the latest indicator of how the once-taboo drugs have increasingly become part of America’s mainstream.

President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying the federal status of marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with less potential for harm and dependence. It's a major shift in policy that could have wide-ranging effects on cannabis use and research.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and

The review also found that daily use of medical cannabis — especially inhaled or high-potency products — may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems compared with occasional use. That includes a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease.

Cannabis has gained popularity in recent years for medical treatment, especially among cancer patients who suffer from nausea, pain, and loss of appetite. It is also used by patients with chronic pain. And while it offers certain benefits, experts say ...

Both are seen as vices, both have potential downsides, but the public views them differently. As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol. A recent YouGov survey ...