Medical Marijuana : Science World Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Skunk-like Marijuana May Damage a Crucial Part of the Brain

Smoking "skunk-like" cannabis may damage a crucial part of the brain responsible for communication between the two brain hemispheres.

Nov 20, 2015 11:25 AM EST

Super Strong Marijuana Found in Denmark: THC Content Triples in 20 Years

Where can you find the strongest marijuana? Take a look at Denmark. Scientists have found that the concentration of the euphoriant THC is strongest in some of the skunk farms in Denmark.

Nov 05, 2015 06:39 AM EST

Illegal Marijuana Farms May Poison the Rare Fisher in California

Illegal pot farms may just be harming the rare, forest-dwelling fisher. Scientists have found that illegal marijuana farms in California are threatening this species.

Sep 02, 2015 06:08 PM EDT

Marijuana's THC May Help Transplant Patients by Delaying Rejection

Marijuana may just be able to help transplant patients. New research reveals that THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana, may delay the rejection of incompatible organs.

Jul 20, 2015 05:36 PM EDT

Marijuana: Cannabis Use is Rising Among Teens While Other Substance Use Declines

It turns out that marijuana-use in teenagers is on the rise. Scientists have found out that while cigarette and alcohol use are stable or declining, more marijuana is being used.

Jul 10, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Marijuana: Medical Benefits of Cannabis Separated from its Side Effects

Could you have the medical effects of marijuana without the side effects? That may just be the case.

Jul 07, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

Is Medical Marijuana Advertising Dangerous?

New findings published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors reveal that youth who saw advertising for medical marijuana were twice as likely as peers who said they never saw an ad for the substance to report wanting to use it or doing so in the future.

Jun 24, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

How Marijuana Impacts Your Driving: New Study Reveals Pot's Influence

How does marijuana impact your driving? That's a good question and now, researchers have taken a closer look.

Jun 24, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

Medical Cannabis May be Stronger or Weaker Than Expected: Marijuana Edibles Unregulated

Researchers have found that the vast majority of edible cannabis products sold in medical marijuana dispensaries carried labels that either overstated or understated the amount of THC in the products.

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.

May 18, 2015 07:58 AM EDT