• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 7th, 2015
Creative Teenagers Are Using E-Cigarettes to Get High

Creative Teenagers Are Using E-Cigarettes to Get High

They're putting pot in the devices, investigation reveals

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 1st, 2015
Marijuana Could Make Organ Transplants Safer, Researchers Say

Marijuana Could Make Organ Transplants Safer, Researchers Say

Study finds evidence THC might prevent rejection

Recreational Marijuana: An Honest Talk

Recreational Marijuana: An Honest Talk

Make no mistake about it, weed is not all fun and games

Colorado Teenager Dies After Eating Marijuana Cookie

Colorado Teenager Dies After Eating Marijuana Cookie

The 19-year-old got the cookie from one of his friends

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 17th, 2015
Marijuana Can Heal Broken Bones, Study Finds

Marijuana Can Heal Broken Bones, Study Finds

Compound in marijuana helps fractured bones heal faster

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 11th, 2015
Scientists Figure Out a Way to Take the High Out of Cannabis

Scientists Figure Out a Way to Take the High Out of Cannabis

The goal was to separate the medical benefits of cannabis

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2014
Women Are More Sensitive to Active Ingredient in Cannabis

Women Are More Sensitive to Active Ingredient in Cannabis

Consequently, women are more susceptible to cannabis abuse and dependence

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2014
Marijuana Could Be Used to Slow, Even Halt the Progression of Alzheimer's

Marijuana Could Be Used to Slow, Even Halt the Progression of Alzheimer's

Study finds compound in marijuana might promote brain health in Alzheimer's patients

Marijuana Linked to the Death of Two Young Men in Germany

Marijuana Linked to the Death of Two Young Men in Germany

The young men both had traces of THC in their bodies at the time of death

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2014
Psychoactive Ingredient in Cannabis Slows Tumor Growth

Psychoactive Ingredient in Cannabis Slows Tumor Growth

Researchers hope the ingredient, dubbed THC, might help treat cancer patients

Marijuana Might Help Treat Autoimmune Disease, Study Finds

Marijuana Might Help Treat Autoimmune Disease, Study Finds

Evidence indicates marijuana can suppress the body's immune functions

Toddler High on Marijuana Cookie After Drug Is Legalized in Colorado

Toddler High on Marijuana Cookie After Drug Is Legalized in Colorado

The two-year-old was taken to the hospital and tested for THC for acting weird

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 27th, 2013
PTSD and Marijuana May or May Not Mix

PTSD and Marijuana May or May Not Mix

The jury is still out on how effective pot is as a treatment

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 20th, 2013
Synthetic Marijuana May Increase Stroke Risks in Smokers

Synthetic Marijuana May Increase Stroke Risks in Smokers

New study adds another entry to a long list of ill side-effects

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 14th, 2013
Naturally Occurring Compound Could Treat Marijuana Dependence

Naturally Occurring Compound Could Treat Marijuana Dependence

The compound is produced when the body breaks down chemical found in bananas, turkey meat

Air Force Bans Consumption of Chobani Yogurt Containing Hemp Traces

Air Force Bans Consumption of Chobani Yogurt Containing Hemp Traces

The company's hemp seed yogurt apparently contains THC

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 23rd, 2013
Marijuana Promotes Mental Health, Study Finds

Marijuana Promotes Mental Health, Study Finds

Chemical compound in marijuana alters a person's response to negative emotions, images

 
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