Marijuana, commonly known as weed, is often used for its psychoactive effects and therapeutic benefits. While moderate use can have positive effects for some, excessive consumption can lead to several ...

Cannabis use poses cancer risks beyond just your lungs — including oral cancer and other cancers involving the mouth, voice ...

SUSAN NELSON SPENT most of 1978 watching her husband, Don, retch almost constantly. His body fought so hard to expel the chemicals used to treat his testicular cancer that, after 18 months, his ...

A new study found smoking cannabis reduced spasticity in MS patients. May 14, 2012— -- Smoking marijuana may reduce certain symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a new small ...

As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers and others worry what that might mean for one of the country’s biggest public health successes : ...

Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the ...

Unlike smoking a joint, edible highs are known for their intensity and vivid effects. Here’s why this happens. Cannabis edibles have quite the reputation. As you’ve likely heard from at least one of ...