Marijuana : Science World Report

Jun 08, 2015 09:43 AM EDT

Marijuana Exposure Among Young Children Has Increased by Almost 150 Percent

Child may be exposed to marijuana. Scientists have discovered that marijuana exposure among children that are five years of age or younger has increased as states have legalized the drug.

Jun 01, 2015 01:06 AM EDT

Teen Marijuana Use May Be Delayed, Prevented With Educational Intervention

Marijuana use may be delayed or even prevented among teens with the help of school-based interventions.

May 18, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

Medical Marijuana Doesn't Increase Your Risk for Other Drug Use

It turns out that medical marijuana isn't causing an increased risk for other drug involvement.

May 15, 2015 04:25 PM EDT

First Cannabis Pharmacy Opens Up In London, But Products Will Not Get Customers 'High'

The United Kingdom's first ever cannabis pharmacy just opened its doors this week, based in Twickenham, London.

May 14, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Medical Marijuana Pills May Not Treat the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia

Medical marijuana pills may unfortunately not help treat the behavioral symptoms of dementia.

May 06, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

Marijuana May Cause Addiction, Panic Attacks, Impaired Coordination and Nausea

While medical marijuana has been a boon to some, there are dangers when smoking weed. Scientists have found that leisure time consumption can cause panic attacks, impaired coordination of movement and nausea.

Apr 14, 2015 09:26 AM EDT

Marijuana in Liquid Form May Decrease Severe Epilepsy in Children

A liquid form of marijuana may be a huge step forward for children with severe epilepsy. Scientists have found that the new treatment could help children with the condition who aren't responding to other treatments.

Mar 12, 2015 10:12 PM EDT

Teen Cannabis Use Contributes To Long-Term Memory Loss

Long-term marijuana use may impact memory, according to recent findings published in the journal Hippocampus.

Feb 18, 2015 09:21 AM EST

What Causes the Munchies? Scientists Discover Why You Eat with Marijuana Use

When people use marijuana, they sometimes encounter the "munchies," an uncontrollable urge to eat. But what exactly causes the munchies to occur?

Feb 12, 2015 10:06 AM EST

How a Component in Marijuana Works Within Your Cells

How do the active components in marijuana work within cells? Scientists have taken a closer look.

Nov 11, 2014 07:10 AM EST

Marijuana's Long-Term Impacts: Lighting Up Can Change Your Brain

More and more states are legalizing marijuana. And while many tout its medicinal properties, very little is known about its long-term impacts on a body. That's why scientists have taken a closer look, examining the long-term effects of marijuana on the human brain.

Sep 15, 2014 08:21 AM EDT