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Surprising Find: Marijuana Linked with Benefits for Heart Failure Patients
By Rachael Rettner published
Smoking marijuana has been linked with heart problems, but a surprising new finding suggests the drug may have benefits for people with heart failure.

Did Marijuana Really Cause an Infant's Death?
By Rachael Rettner published
If the report's hypothesis is true, the case would mark the first time a person has died from a marijuana overdose. But the findings are far from definitive.

What's Really in Marijuana Extracts? These Products Are Often Mislabeled
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study finds cannabidiol products frequently contain higher or lower doses of cannabidiol than what's listed on the label.

Lay Off 'Pot Cures Cancer' Claims, FDA Warns
By Sara G. Miller published
Medical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.

Love Buzz: Marijuana Use Linked to Sexual Activity
By Kelsey Kennedy published
People who frequently use marijuana are likely to have sex more often, a new study suggests.

One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana, Study Finds
By Sara G. Miller published

3% of High-School Seniors Have Used K2 or Spice in the Past Month
By Sarah B. Puschmann published
It may look like weed, and it may be smoked like weed. But synthetic cannabinoids — a category of drugs, some of which are legal — can be far more dangerous than natural marijuana.

Officer's Failed Drug Test: How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Hair?
By Rachael Rettner published
A NYPD officer recently said she failed a marijuana drug test because officials tested hair from a weave she wore. But how does marijuana get into hair, and how long does it stay there?
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