Marijuana is made from the shredded and dried parts of the cannabis plant, including the flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems. It’s also known as pot, weed, hash, and dozens of other names. While many ...

Drinking is a fun addition to a get-together or a party, but when alcohol starts to take over your life, you put yourself at risk for harmful (and sometimes irreversible) consequences. But why subject ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers examined the effects of cannabis on anthropometric measures. Obesity remains a significant global public health concern ...

Corrections/clarifications: A previous version of this story incorrectly said women generally have less body fat than men. As of April 2024, 24 of the 50 U.S. states ...

Experts say regular cannabis users are at higher risk for a host of negative health impacts, from depression to heart disease. With stronger strains and new ways to consume cannabis, the health risks ...

As a person gets ready for a long run, there are a few things they need: keys, cellphone, earbuds. But what about a weed gummy? It may not fit the stereotype of the stoner locked on the couch eating ...

Some cannabis users might experience rare side effects like chronic coughing, shortness of breath, vomiting and nausea. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome causes regular cannabis users to vomit, and the ...

Today’s edible cannabis scene has evolved from your stereotypical homemade “pot brownies” into an innovative industry, pushing the tastebuds of both stoners and first-time marijuana users. There’s THC ...

Synthetic marijuana is very different from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It’s called K2, synthetic marijuana, and it has caused a cluster of deaths in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune reported three arrests ...