Marijuana is made from the shredded and dried parts of the cannabis plant, including the flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems. It’s also known as pot, weed, hash, and dozens of other names. While many ...

Stacey Colino is a Maryland-based writer and author who specializes in health and psychological issues. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post and in dozens of national magazines, including ...

Drinking is a fun addition to a get-together or a party, but when alcohol starts to take over your life, you put yourself at risk for harmful (and sometimes irreversible) consequences. But why subject ...

Corrections/clarifications: A previous version of this story incorrectly said women generally have less body fat than men. As of April 2024, 24 of the 50 U.S. states ...

Experts say regular cannabis users are at higher risk for a host of negative health impacts, from depression to heart disease. With stronger strains and new ways to consume cannabis, the health risks ...

Some cannabis users might experience rare side effects like chronic coughing, shortness of breath, vomiting and nausea. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome causes regular cannabis users to vomit, and the ...

As a person gets ready for a long run, there are a few things they need: keys, cellphone, earbuds. But what about a weed gummy? It may not fit the stereotype of the stoner locked on the couch eating ...