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Can Cannabis Help With The Obesity Crisis In The US?

Briefly: A recent study suggests that cannabis use may be linked to lower obesity rates, finding that marijuana users are 35% less likely to be obese compared to non-users. The study highlights that this trend is consistent across various demographics and medical conditions, potentially indicating that increased legalization and use of cannabis could contribute to a decrease in obesity rates in the U.S.

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ZINGERS

Hip Hop Star And Beyoncé Collaborator Big Freedia Enters Cannabis Beverage Market With Wobble THC Energy Drink

LSD's Potential In Pain Management: New Research Sheds Light On Psychedelic's Influence On Brain Networks

Kendall Jenner Talks Marijuana Use: 'No One Knows That, But I Am a Stoner'

Ron DeSantis Staffer Peeved Florida's Cannabis Legalization Initiative Has No Home-Grow Provision — Shocked? We'll Explain

New York Cannabis Growers Given One Year To Submit Mandatory Sustainability Plans

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

'Paradigm-Changing' Cannabis Breath Test Emerges As Weed Surpasses Alcohol In Daily Use

Briefly: A new cannabis breath test is emerging as marijuana surpasses alcohol in daily use. This test aims to accurately detect recent cannabis consumption, addressing concerns in legal and workplace settings about distinguishing current impairment from past use. As cannabis use becomes more common, this tool could play a crucial role in managing marijuana-related impairment more effectively.

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