Getting high, but feeling low. Science is split on whether the effects of cannabis are good or bad, with recent research showing it could boost brain power in older adults, while other studies show ...

The NHS list some of the long-term effects which come with alcohol misuse, some of which include stroke, liver disease, ...

Another study found that people who smoked weed regularly as teenagers experienced accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex in the brain, which made their behaviour more impulsive. The simulation ...

As recreational pot has gained traction in states all across the country, more research has been focusing on its health effects. One argument marijuana supporters have stood by for years - that weed ...

Your brain may not bounce back as quickly as you think after you smoke weed. A groundbreaking new study suggests that heavy marijuana use could leave lasting marks on your memory, long after your last ...

The New York Times editorial board thinks America has a marijuana problem. This may come as a surprise, as the same board has long supported legalizing weed. The esteemed paper of record once assumed ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways Neither vaping nor smoking marijuana is without health risks. However, in general, vaping reduces exposure to toxins.Research continues to ...

Marijuana has been a hot topic for years, but one often clouded by misperceptions. Many turn to it as a perceived panacea, hoping it will address health issues or enhance their well-being if other ...

Teen marijuana use is no longer a minor concern. It is a mounting public health challenge with serious implications for the developing brain.Increasingly, young people are using electronic cigarettes, ...

In part one of what marijuana really does to your brain, we traced the discovery of the cannabinoid receptor. Finding the receptor is the first step in determining how smoking causes a high. The next ...

Only days away from 4/20, a day of celebration for marijuana users, new survey results from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found some of those who partake make the risky decision to get behind ...