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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.

Rat Poison-Laced Synthetic Pot Made People Bleed. Here's How Doctors Treated Them.
By Rachael Rettner published
More than 250 people across the U.S. have developed severe bleeding problems tied to an outbreak of synthetic pot laced with rat poison, with cases continuing to pop up.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Reminds Us Why Smoking Weed in Space Is a Bad Idea
By Brandon Specktor published
The famed astrophysicist would prefer if you didn't smoke weed in space, thanks.

Why Is Synthetic Marijuana So Risky?
By C. Michael White published
Synthetic cannabinoids like K2 and Spice are 30 times more likely to harm you than regular marijuana. Here's why.

Marijuana and Pregnancy: 5 Key Takeaways from the New Official Guidelines
By Leslie Nemo published
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its first-ever guidelines on marijuana use for pregnant and breast-feeding women.

Americans Think Pot Is Healthy, But Scientists Still Have Questions
By Kimberly Hickok published
Have you been fooled by marijuana marketing?

Could Marijuana Use Make Injuries More Painful?
By Rachael Rettner published
Marijuana use may affect how much pain people feel and the dose of painkillers they need following traumatic injury.
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