Anxiety is a common issue among young people, often starting in the teenage years. The body's own cannabis-like chemicals, called endocannabinoids, might play a big part in this. These chemicals, AEA and 2-AG, could help doctors understand anxiety better and improve treatments. Researchers studied these chemicals in 199 young people aged 9 to 17. They found that hig...

Cannabis is becoming more accepted, and for good reason. It's not just about the high; it's about the complex chemistry inside us all called the endocannabinoid system. This system has its own cannabis-like molecules, called endocannabinoids. Two key players are anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol. These guys play a big role in many body processes, including male r...