Cannabis to treat cancer? Israeli scientist thinks so

Cannabis and some of its derivative compounds have been shown to relieve the symptoms of cancer and some side effects of cancer treatment, but an Israeli scientist is researching the plant’s potential as an actual therapy.

Your daily spiel for Tuesday, March 21

Medical marijuana

In today’s spiel: Anti-Semites compared, Israel might get its first baseball stadium and Israel-U.S. venture comes out with marijuana inhaler to ease insomnia.

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