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Smoking Marijuana Linked to Better Sperm Counts in Surprising Study
By Rachael Rettner published
The findings contradict previous research, but they are far from conclusive.
Smoking Pot Just Once May Increase Teen Brain Volume: Why That Could Be Bad
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Smoking pot just once might be linked to changes in young brains
Men Who Smoke Pot May Have Lower Sperm Count
By Christopher Wanjek published
Recreational marijuana use is becoming increasingly legal across the U.S., but that doesn't mean that it's safe.
Vaping Marijuana Gets You Way, Way Higher Than Smoking It, Study Finds
By Brandon Specktor published
17 willing participants got very, very high for science — and they found vaping weed is way stronger than smoking it.
Woman's Vomiting Bouts Tied to Mysterious Marijuana Syndrome. And Yes, Hot Showers Helped.
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman who frequently ended up in the hospital with intense bouts of vomiting turned out to have a mysterious syndrome tied to heavy marijuana use.
Rat Poison-Laced Synthetic Pot Made People Bleed. Here's How Doctors Treated Them.
By Rachael Rettner published
More than 250 people across the U.S. have developed severe bleeding problems tied to an outbreak of synthetic pot laced with rat poison, with cases continuing to pop up.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Reminds Us Why Smoking Weed in Space Is a Bad Idea
By Brandon Specktor published
The famed astrophysicist would prefer if you didn't smoke weed in space, thanks.
Why Is Synthetic Marijuana So Risky?
By C. Michael White published
Synthetic cannabinoids like K2 and Spice are 30 times more likely to harm you than regular marijuana. Here's why.
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