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Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep?
By Deirdre Conroy published
Many hope that marijuana will help their insomnia. A sleep psychologist examines the evidence.
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Marijuana with 'CBD' May Pose Less Risk to Long-Term Users
By Rachael Rettner published
Marijuana with relatively high levels of a compound called cannabidiol may be less risky to smoke over the long term, because this ingredient may counteract some of the drug's harmful effects.
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Marijuana's Popularity Among US Adults Continues to Grow. Here's Why
By Cari Nierenberg published
Marijuana's popularity among American adults is on the rise — and use of the recreational drug is expected to continue to increase, according to several surveys.
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Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from High Blood Pressure
By Sara G. Miller published
Smoking pot is often considered safer than smoking cigarettes, but a new study suggests that marijuana use may increase a person's risk of death from high blood pressure.
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Stoned Plus Buzzed: Mixing Caffeine and Pot Brings New Risks
By Amanda Onion published
What happens when you combine caffeine and marijuana?
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Pot Innovation: Patents for Marijuana Could Lead to Court Battles
By Craig Nard published
The federal government outlaws marijuana, but many states are legalizing it. Coupled with the growing number of cannabis-related patents, the potential for court battles is dizzying.
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Canada Issues Guidelines for Safer Use of Marijuana
By Rachael Rettner published
Officials in Canada are releasing guidelines for how people can lower the health risks associated with using marijuana
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With Legal Pot, Fatal Car Crashes Haven't Increased
By Tracy Staedter published
In Washington and Colorado, legalizing marijuana hasn't seemed to increase fatal car crashes, new research shows.
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Science Calls Out Jeff Sessions on Medical Marijuana
By Dina Fine Maron published
Rolling back protections from federal interference in state legalization laws could worsen the opioid overdose crisis.
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Smoking Out Sleep Problems: Pot May Fight Restless Legs Syndrome
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People who experience the unpleasant and often painful sensations of restless legs syndrome (RLS) may find relief in using the marijuana compound cannabidiol, a very small new study suggests.
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