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Study: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Lead to Low Birth Weight, Preterm Birth
Cannabis use during pregnancy has been on the rise for years but we still don’t know very much about how it affects the babies. A new study, however, found that smoking weed while pregnant might be correlated with the frequency of underweight and preterm babies.
November 17, 2023
Study Finds Highly Processed Foods Are as Addictive as Heroin, Cocaine
A new study has determined that highly processed foods such as cookies and chips can be as addictive as the drugs cocaine, heroin and nicotine.
October 23, 2023
From the Archives: Mr. Randall Goes to Washington (1980)
How one glaucoma victim became America’s first legal pothead.
October 22, 2023
New Study Reveals Potential Benefits of Cannabis for COVID-19 Patients
Cannabis consumers with COVID-19 experienced “better outcomes and mortality” compared to similar patients who did not use cannabis.
October 17, 2023
Alabama Regulators Plan To Issue Medical Cannabis Licenses By Year’s End
Medical cannabis regulators in Alabama hope to issue licenses for the state’s medical marijuana program by the end of 2023.
October 16, 2023
Former Steeler Ryan Shazier and Sugarloaf Unveil CBD Products
After regaining the ability to walk, Ryan Shazier says his CBD products can help others like it did for him.
October 11, 2023
Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Kidney Stone Risk in Male Users
Could cannabis use have a link to fewer instances of kidney stones? New research suggests this could be the case, at least when it comes to male users.
October 9, 2023
Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Problems in Canadian Study
A recent analysis of medical information from Canadian adults found a relatively strong link between heavy, consistent cannabis use and adverse cardiovascular outcomes such as heart attack, heart failure or stroke, particularly among otherwise healthy adults.
September 29, 2023
Research Finds Increased Heavy Metals Risk for Cannabis Users, Affirms Testing Need
Legal cannabis gets tested for heavy metals in most states, but a new study provides further support that cannabis should routinely go through such screenings.
September 25, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom To Review 17 Cannabis, Psychedelics Bills
These bills cover everything from allowances for social equity applicants to decriminalizing hallucinogenic substances, and their fate will be decided by Oct. 14.
September 21, 2023