Articles in Health category

Research 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.

Another 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 […]

A 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.

The 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.

Sounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weigh the pros and cons.

The 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.

Learn about the similarities between practicing breathwork and consuming cannabis, and how the two can work together to create beneficial effects for individuals. 

Everyone’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.

New research shows that LSD and psilocybin can help your brain shift gears between dynamic activity states.

New research challenges the idea that cannabis triggers unhealthy habits and outcomes.