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New York’s illicit weed products are weak and full of toxins, study finds
Calvin Stovall - Published on November 30, 2022Read moreNew York’s illicit marijuana stores are booming, but a new study finds they’re selling weak bud that threatens public health and undermines the actual legal market.
Does weed make you lose weight?
Emma Stone - Published on November 21, 2022Read moreResearch suggests that cannabis users are significantly less likely to be obese than non-users (despite its ability to provoke the munchies). Learn more about how weed may be able to help with weight loss.
No, marijuana is not more harmful than tobacco
Calvin Stovall - Published on November 18, 2022Read moreAnother questionable study is being used to stoke Reefer Madness 2.0. Here’s what that study really found, and why it’s being used to mislead the public. Earlier this week the Wall Street Journal published a health article titled “Marijuana May Hurt Smokers More Than Cigarettes Alone,” attempting to raise concerns that smoking cannabis may be […]
New study shows psilocybin can help with severe depression
Pat Goggins - Published on November 11, 2022Read moreA large dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, was shown to help people suffering from a type of severe depression in a new study.
Why does weed smell skunky?
Emma Stone - Published on November 9, 2022Read moreThe scent of weed is an unmistakable calling card, but what makes it smell that way? Check out the science of weed’s skunky compounds and whether they hold unique benefits.
New York loosened weed testing rules for mold and yeast—Here’s why
Calvin Stovall and David Downs - Published on November 3, 2022Read moreSounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weigh the pros and cons.
No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC
Amelia Williams - Published on October 28, 2022Read moreThe US just can’t kick its fear of tainted Halloween candy. Leafly spoke with experts to find out why the myth endures and how to debunk it.
Mindfulness and marijuana: How breathwork and cannabis work together
Emma Stone - Published on October 19, 2022Read moreLearn about the similarities between practicing breathwork and consuming cannabis, and how the two can work together to create beneficial effects for individuals.
Why does weed give you the munchies?
Emma Stone - Published on October 4, 2022Read moreEveryone’s gotten the munchies when high, but what is it about weed that causes it? Learn about why food tastes so good when high and why you might crave bizarre food combinations.
Psychedelics may flatten your brain’s landscape, but in a good way
Calvin Stovall - Published on October 4, 2022Read moreNew research shows that LSD and psilocybin can help your brain shift gears between dynamic activity states.