Health

Cannabis health information, including its use as a treatment for ailments and safety considerations. See all

Healthy hits

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Does weed make you you lose weight?

Emma Stone

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Can cannabis help your workout?

Emma Stone

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Why we’re wired to run, get high, and eat

Nick Jikomes, PhD

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Pot correlates with increased light activities, not sloth

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Weed’s effect on your heart, lungs, and exercise

Nick Jikomes, PhD

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How exercise & body fat influence blood THC levels

Nick Jikomes, PhD

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Want to exercise more, eat less, or quit smoking? THCV could kickstart your New Year’s resolutions

Leafly Staff

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Cannabinoids, Diet & Metabolism

Nick Jikomes, PhD

2024 health stories

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Drivers high on edibles stayed in the slow lane, study finds

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Study: Cannabis use in early pregnancy doesn’t predict autism

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Study shows CBD can increase THC’s effect

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Pesticide-free weed options in California now available

David Downs

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Can lemon-smelling weed cause less anxiety than others?

Nick Jikomes, PhD

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Medical pot patients’ lives improved during 1-year study

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Fact check: Is legalization really hurting teen mental health?

Emily Earlenbaugh

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Research shows cannabis can treat ADHD symptoms

Emily Earlenbaugh

Popular reads

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Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study

Pat Goggins

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How cannabis interacts with different antidepressants

Jeremy Kossen

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What is a weed hangover and why does it happen?

Rae Lland

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Is cannabis addictive?

Emma Stone

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Is scromiting from smoking weed a thing?

Pat Goggins

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A Guide to Cannabis Allergies and Symptoms

Ross Scully

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What Is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

Bailey Rahn

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Is secondhand cannabis smoke harmful?

Emma Stone

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Can psychedelic mushrooms trigger psychosis? 

Emma Stone

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Can cannabis replace opioids?

Josh Kaplan

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Should you use cannabis when you have a cold or flu?

Emma Stone

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What causes cottonmouth and how do you treat it?

Emma Stone

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Why does weed smell skunky?

Emma Stone

CBD

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Cannabis 101CBD

What is CBD oil? A guide to cannabidiol extracts

Bailey Rahn

November 20, 2019

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CBDHealth

Why CBD works better with a little THC

David Bienenstock

February 12, 2019

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CBDHealth

How to use CBD for anxiety

Emma Stone

November 21, 2019

Vape safety

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Vape pen lung injury: Here’s what you need to know

David Downs

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Health

Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint?

Ryan Basen

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Health

Is vaporization safe?

Jacqueline Havelka

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Health

What exactly is vitamin E oil?

David Downs