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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
Opinion 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.

Smoking Marijuana Linked to Better Sperm Counts in Surprising Study
By Rachael Rettner published
The findings contradict previous research, but they are far from conclusive.

Smoking Pot Just Once May Increase Teen Brain Volume: Why That Could Be Bad
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Smoking pot just once might be linked to changes in young brains

Men Who Smoke Pot May Have Lower Sperm Count
By Christopher Wanjek published
Recreational marijuana use is becoming increasingly legal across the U.S., but that doesn't mean that it's safe.

Vaping Marijuana Gets You Way, Way Higher Than Smoking It, Study Finds
By Brandon Specktor published
17 willing participants got very, very high for science — and they found vaping weed is way stronger than smoking it.

Woman's Vomiting Bouts Tied to Mysterious Marijuana Syndrome. And Yes, Hot Showers Helped.
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman who frequently ended up in the hospital with intense bouts of vomiting turned out to have a mysterious syndrome tied to heavy marijuana use.
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