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If cannabis causes the munchies, how is it possible that pot smokers are thinner than nonsmokers? A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology finds an intriguing connection between marijuana use and body weight, showing that rates of obesity are lower by roughly a third in people who smoke pot at least three times a week,Read More …

It’s known as the Amsterdam of North America, a mecca of cannabis culture that sparks more than curiosity for many visitors. The pungent scent of marijuana drifts regularly in the air on the streets of “Vansterdam,” and advocates say the West Coast city’s permissive attitude toward pot draws visitors and their pocketbooks. But while marijuanaRead More …

Difference between hemp and pot is found in one gene, scientists say The genetic make-up of marijuana has been mapped out by a group of researchers who hope the information can help both the hemp industry and those who are developing medicines from marijuana. Different types of the plant species known as Cannabis sativa canRead More …