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07

Feb

Marijuana use may raise stroke risk in young adultsYoung stroke patients were about 2 times more likely to have cannabis detected in their urine compared to patients who were of a similar age, but hadn’t had a stroke.

Marijuana use may raise stroke risk in young adults
Young stroke patients were about 2 times more likely to have cannabis detected in their urine compared to patients who were of a similar age, but hadn’t had a stroke.

15

Jan


 Does pot really lower IQ? 



A new study suggests that factors related to economic class and home life, not marijuana use, may actually cause pot smokers’ IQ drop.

A new study suggests that factors related to economic class and home life, not marijuana use, may actually cause pot smokers’ IQ drop.

28

Nov

Marijuana legalization: Is it really legal?Colorado and Washington just voted to make marijuana legal. But it still remains illegal under federal and international law.

Marijuana legalization: Is it really legal?
Colorado and Washington just voted to make marijuana legal. But it still remains illegal under federal and international law.

19

Nov

Why pot makes some people psychoticPeople who smoke pot may be at increased risk for psychosis if they have a certain genetic marker, a new study finds.

Why pot makes some people psychotic
People who smoke pot may be at increased risk for psychosis if they have a certain genetic marker, a new study finds.

13

Nov

Legalized pot: Smoke it or eat it?Very little research has been done about the health effects of ingesting marijuana or THC-infused foods.

Legalized pot: Smoke it or eat it?
Very little research has been done about the health effects of ingesting marijuana or THC-infused foods.

08

Nov

New marijuana laws will be a public health experiment, experts sayNew laws in Colorado and Washington will allow researchers to gather information on the real harms and benefits of legalizing the drug in the U.S.

New marijuana laws will be a public health experiment, experts say
New laws in Colorado and Washington will allow researchers to gather information on the real harms and benefits of legalizing the drug in the U.S.

10

Sep

Marijuana, risk of testicular cancer are linked, study findsMen who had ever smoked marijuana were 2.4 times more likely to be diagnosed with certain dangerous types of testicular cancer.

Marijuana, risk of testicular cancer are linked, study finds
Men who had ever smoked marijuana were 2.4 times more likely to be diagnosed with certain dangerous types of testicular cancer.

28

Aug

Smoking weed during teenage years can lower intelligenceTeens who smoke marijuana see their IQs drop as adults, and deficits persist even after quitting, according to a new study.

Smoking weed during teenage years can lower intelligence
Teens who smoke marijuana see their IQs drop as adults, and deficits persist even after quitting, according to a new study.

11

Jun

Seized marijuana equipment used for indoor urban gardenWhen police near Philadelphia confiscated useful hydroponic farming equipment in a drug bust, they put it to good use in an indoor, urban aquaponic garden and fish farm.

Seized marijuana equipment used for indoor urban garden
When police near Philadelphia confiscated useful hydroponic farming equipment in a drug bust, they put it to good use in an indoor, urban aquaponic garden and fish farm.

31

May

Scientists invent ‘cannabis without the high’The development may help people who smoke marijuana for medical purposes.

Scientists invent ‘cannabis without the high’
The development may help people who smoke marijuana for medical purposes.