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Amid legalization, teen hospitalizations for pot down 50%, CDC finds
Ellen Holland - Published on March 30, 2021Read moreThe bulk of legalization research indicates kids are alright.
New PTSD study finds cannabis safe, but not as effective as assumed
Bruce Kennedy - Published on March 18, 2021Read moreMany factors could be at play: the placebo effect, poor quality weed, subject pool, or maybe it just doesn’t work as well as some assume.
5 studies on how cannabis can improve your sex life
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on February 11, 2021Read moreWhether or not weed can help in the bedroom has been debated for years. Check out some recent research showing that it can.
Leafly investigation: Lax THC vape rules still allow toxins into your lungs
David Downs - Published on February 8, 2021Read moreIn 2019 and 2020, vaping-associated lung injuries killed 68 people and injured 2,807 across the United States. As reported by Leafly and later confirmed by officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those injuries and deaths were almost exclusively associated with unlicensed THC vape cartridges purchased from the illicit market. At the […]
Can cannabis help with body-damaging behaviors?
Elizabeth Enochs - Published on February 4, 2021Read moreAbout 5% of Americans live with conditions that causes compulsive hair pulling, nail biting, or skin picking, and these behaviors often arise from a need to self-soothe. See how cannabis can help.
Can CBD help with cancer treatment?
Emma Stone - Published on February 2, 2021Read moreA new review study examines the effects of CBD on different types of cancer, and explains how, when combined with conventional cancer drugs, the cannabinoid may promote a special kind of synergy that improves outcomes.
Tainted vapes recalled as Oregon regulators plan wider ban
David Downs - Published on December 16, 2020Read moreWatch out for sometimes misleading “natural flavors” on Oregon THC vape labels.
Combining cannabis with psychedelic mushrooms: Recipe for mind expansion or a bad trip?
Alexa Peters - Published on November 25, 2020Read moreSome report an intensified psychedelic experience. For others, the two don’t mix well. The science is just getting started.
How does cannabis affect hormones that control appetite, stress, and fertility?
Emma Stone - Published on October 28, 2020Read moreThe endocrine system regulates hormones and some metabolic functions in the body, as does the endocannabinoid system. Read more on how cannabis can affect hormones.
Study suggests psilocybin can positively change emotions and brain function long-term
Emma Stone - Published on October 26, 2020Read moreReady to change your mind? It’s easy to get stuck in how we view and move through the world, but a new study shows that psilocybin may be able to help.