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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.

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.

Stoned Plus Buzzed: Mixing Caffeine and Pot Brings New Risks
By Amanda Onion published
What happens when you combine caffeine and marijuana?

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.

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

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.

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.

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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