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Why does cannabis smell skunky?
By John Arnst published
Cannabis has long been called "skunky." Turns out, stinky sulfurous compounds are to blame.

Tainted synthetic marijuana linked to severe bleeding cases in Florida
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Some samples of the synthetic marijuana were found to be contaminated with rat poison.

Delta-8 marijuana products can be dangerous, health officials warn
By Rachael Rettner published
Products with delta-8 THC are sometimes labeled in misleading ways, officials said.

A woman's debilitating chronic itch disappeared after she started using marijuana
By Nicoletta Lanese published
"These findings are promising, but randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm the results," her doctors said.

Link found between cannabis and rebound headaches after migraine
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The early data suggest a link, but cannot say whether cannabis causes the rebound headaches.

Marijuana use may reduce chances of getting pregnant
By Rachael Rettner published
Women who use marijuana while they are trying to conceive may be less likely to get pregnant.

College-age kids are drinking less alcohol — but smoking more marijuana
By Ty Schepis published
Young adults aren’t drinking as much as they used to.

How does cannabis get you high?
By Grant Currin published
It apparently comes down to THC and endocannabinoid receptors in the brain.
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