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Could Smoking Marijuana Help Men's Fertility?
By Rachael Rettner published
For couples undergoing fertility treatments, marijuana use was linked with improved fertility outcomes when just the male partner smoked.
Many Teens Are Using Ultra-Potent 'Marijuana Concentrates'
By Rachael Rettner published
Sometimes known as "butane hash oil," "dab," "wax," or "shatter," marijuana concentrates typically contain three times more THC than the dried marijuana flower.
Could CBD Fight Superbugs? Marijuana Compound Shows Promise As an Antibiotic.
By Rachael Rettner published
But do not try to treat an infection with CBD at home.
Researchers Gave People Synthetic Pot. Here's What Happened.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A group of researchers in the Netherlands tested the substance's effects on 17 healthy volunteers in the lab
High-Potency Marijuana Use Linked with Psychosis Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
People who use high-potency marijuana on a daily basis may be at increased risk for developing psychosis.
THC vs. CBD: Which Marijuana Compound Is More Beneficial?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study suggests that marijuana’s main active ingredient, THC may be more important for therapeutic effects.
Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana?
By Amy Adamczyk, Jacob Felson published
Here's why public opinion has changed dramatically in favor of pot legalization.
Marijuana Lollipop May Have Triggered Man's Heart Attack
By Rachael Rettner published
A marijuana lollipop with a very high dose THC may have triggered a man's heart attack.
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