An experimental study of heavy drinkers found that smoking cannabis with 7.2% THC reduced their alcohol urge immediately after smoking. These participants consumed 27% less alcohol after smoking, ...

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 ...

The condition is rare but a University of Illinois Chicago found the number of diagnosed cases jumped seven-fold from 2016 to ...

Kidney stones are hard masses that can form in the kidneys and cause pain. While evidence notes that smoking is a risk factor, no research suggests cannabis increases the risk of kidney stones. Kidney ...

For years, the Alcohol vs. Cannabis debate seemed settled for many people. Alcohol was viewed as the obvious villain, linked ...

Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung's air sacs, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...

Smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of developing caries; however, those who also smoked tobacco had a heightened risk of tooth decay. The large U.S. study was published on February 13 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Marijuana is a cannabis-based product, derived from the leaves, ...

Dear Jelly Jam: Smoking anything is going to be hard on your insides eventually, especially your lungs and throat. There are definitely risks to taking ibuprofen, Tylenol and painkillers after ...