Health

New York’s illicit weed products are weak and full of toxins, study finds

New York's illicit marijuana stores are booming, but a new study finds they're selling weak bud that threatens public health…

2 years ago

Southern Illinois University Examining the Use of Cannabis for Ovarian Cancer

SIU researcher Dr. Dale “Buck” Buchanan, who is also a professor of physiology at the university, is a founding member…

2 years ago

Fentanyl Vaccine Called ‘Game-Changer’

Could a fentanyl vaccine potentially save thousands of lives? A recent animal study published in the journal Pharmaceutics indicates that…

2 years ago

Can cannabis help you lose weight?

Research suggests that cannabis users are significantly less likely to be obese than non-users (despite its ability to provoke the…

2 years ago

No, marijuana is not more harmful than tobacco

Another questionable study is being used to stoke Reefer Madness 2.0. Here’s what that study really found, and why it’s…

2 years ago

Half of Dentists Say Patients Arrive to Checkups Stoned, Survey Finds

Evidently, so many cannabis users have embraced this strategy before their dental appointments that the American Dental Association (ADA) is…

2 years ago

New study shows psilocybin can help with severe depression

A large dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, was shown to help people suffering from a type…

2 years ago

Why does weed smell skunky?

The scent of weed is an unmistakable calling card, but what makes it smell that way? Check out the science…

2 years ago

New York loosened weed testing rules for mold and yeast—Here’s why

Sounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weight the…

2 years ago

California Cannabis Industry Association White Paper Discusses Dangers of Unregulated Hemp Products

The California Cannabis Industry Association published a white paper addressing the state of the cannabinoid market. Featuring main author Tiffany…

2 years ago