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Jul82026

NATIONAL COMPASSIONATE CARE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO GUIDE REFORM AGENDA

BlogBy Dr. Leigh July 8, 2026

Distinguished physicians and researchers join forces to guide evidence-based federal cannabis policy reform WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Compassionate Care Council (NCCC) today announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board, bringing together some of the nation’s most respected physicians and researchers in cannabinoid medicine. The board will provide scientific and clinical guidance to…

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Apr92026

Seniors are already using cannabis – policy needs to catch up

BlogBy Dr. Leigh April 9, 2026

By Leigh Vinocur, MD — Walk into any primary care, urology, or pain management clinic today, and you’ll see a demographic shift that is impossible to ignore. America is aging. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, adults over 65 are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population, projected to exceed 20 percent of Americans by…

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Nov252025

Dr. Leigh Discusses Diabetes, Risks and Potential Game Changing Treatments

BlogBy Dr. Leigh November 25, 2025

November 25, 2025 — Newsmax2 asked Dr. Leigh about diabetes, risk factors and science-based, and potentially game-changing treatments to help promote Diabetes Awareness Month. Watch the clip here.

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Nov132025

Dr. Leigh’s Book Selected as 2025 Best Book Award Finalist

BlogBy Dr. Leigh November 13, 2025

I’m honored to have received this award from the American Book Fest which selected my book, Never Let Them See You Sweat, as a 2025 Best Book Award Finalist.

Oct272025

Dr. Leigh Joins HIT Like a Girl Podcast to Discuss Her Book and the “Bliss Molecule”

BlogBy Dr. Leigh October 27, 2025

October 27, 2025 — Guest Host Dana Trampas interviewed Dr. Leigh from the Power of Women in Medicine Summit discussing the “bliss molecule” and its role in managing stress. Tune in on Apple Podcast, Spotify or the Health Podcast Network. Listen to the interview by clicking here.

Oct232025

WYPR Interviews Dr. Leigh About Turning Stress Into a Force for Good

BlogBy Dr. Leigh October 23, 2025

October 21, 2025 — Host Tom Hall from WYPR devoted his radio/podcast episode to interviewing Dr. Leigh to learn about stress, how to manage it, and actually benefit from it. Her new book, Never Let Them See you Sweat, published by Bloomsbury, is available now. Listen to the interview here.

Sep22025

High Anxiety: What Weed Really Does to Teen Brains

BlogBy Dr. Leigh September 2, 2025

Dr. Leigh advises author of GroomedLA about the risks associated with teenage marijuana use. A must read for parents with teenagers considering using marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes. Read the article here.

Aug212025

Navigating Medical Cannabis: What New Patients Need to Understand about Their Treatment, Mental Health and Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome

BlogBy Dr. Leigh August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025 – Guest Contributor for She’s Got Issues — If you’re exploring medical cannabis for the first time, you’re not alone and you’re also not wrong to feel a little overwhelmed. Cannabis is not a one-size-fits-all medication. It’s not even a “one-size-fits-most.” Instead, it’s a personalized journey guided by biology, your medical history,…

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Jul182025

What is CBN? Benefits, Risks and Uses

BlogBy Dr. Leigh July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 — Forbes reporter, Heidi Borst, asked Dr. Leigh to explain CBN and related uses, risks and benefits for her article posted today. Click Here for the entire article.

Jul112025

Women Who Crush: Leigh Vinocur, MD

BlogBy Dr. Leigh July 11, 2025

So honored to be a guest on the Women Who Crush! podcast with Steph Sherer, who is also the Founder of @americansforsafeaccess. Listen to our conversation about #medicalcannabis and my #newbook, Never Let Them See You Sweat, published by @bloomsburypublishing. You can find the interview here. And learn more at drleigh.com/book.