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Marijuana and rheumatic diseases: Scientific evidence for treating conditions like arthritis with cannabis 'scant'
Experts say more research is needed before reaching a scientific conclusion.
Mexico marijuana law: Supreme Court allows smoking and growing cannabis for recreational use
The Latin American country's Supreme Court ruled by a margin of four on a five justice panel.
Mexico: Supreme court gives green light to recreational marijuana use
The landmark decision could lead to legalisation in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels.
Strokes in young marijuana smokers more likely to be caused by narrowing of the arteries
Researchers are looking at better ways to prevent strokes.
US marijuana use has doubled with women and middle-aged leading the surge
Marijuana use among US adults rose from 4.1% to 9.5% between 2001 and 2013.
Australia to legalise growing cannabis for medicinal purposes
The Turnbull government will seek parliamentary approval to amend existing narcotic laws.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says marijuana is 'infinitely worse' than tobacco
Harper 's comments come as Liberal rivals call for the drug to be decriminalised.
Spain: Yacht seized after nearly sinking off due to 10 tons of cannabis
Spanish custom officials seize yacht with heavy cannabis cargo.
Chronic marijuana use increases risk of prediabetes by 40% in middle age
Research from the University of Minnesota found marijuana use significantly heightens the risk
Australia: Father travels to China to expose his dead son's drug suppliers in TV show
Father goes undercover to unmask drug gangs that exported synthetic drug to his teenager son.
A fifth of US students using e-cigarettes to vaporise marijuana
Almost 30% of teens also reported that they had used e-cigarettes
Marijuana delays organ rejection in mice transplant recipients
Active ingredient THC found to delay rejection of incompatible skin transplants in mice.
University of British Columbia: Strains of marijuana consistently mislabelled
Wrong labelling could have consequences on the legal implications of marijuana.
How nicotine alters the way marijuana affects the brain
Used separately marijuana and nicotine hinder memory but together they improve it, say scientists.
Canada: Novak Djokovic felt 'dizzy' due to marijuana smell during Rogers Cup
Novak Djokovic complains to umpire after getting distracted by marijuana smell during Rogers Cup semi-finals.
Dutch company E-Njoint develops cannabis e-cigarette
Dutch company E-Njoint has developed a smokeless and flameless electronic cannabis vaporizer in the shape of a real joint..
Was William Shakespeare a stoner? Pipes found in his property contain traces of marijuana
Four pipes found in the playwright's garden contained traces of cannabis
US: Drone drops marijuana, heroin and tobacco into prison yard
Prison officials use pepper spray to disperse prisoners from fighting over drone drugs delivery.
Weed report: Teen marijuana use not linked to depression, cancer or psychosis in later life
"No differences in any of the mental or physical health outcomes", says American Psychological Association
Men trafficked from Vietnam to grow Marijuana in UK failed by system, says top human rights lawyer
UK's anti-human trafficking efforts in Vietnam must include support for cannabis grow-op victims.
UK: Legalise cannabis petition reaches 150,000 signatures
House of Commons committee to consider the petition, which follows Italy's recent move to legalise pot.
Cannabis: Italy is the new frontier of marijuana legalisation
More than 250 Italian MPs have backed a legislation proposal to legalise cannabis.
Weed warning: Report calls for clear pot product labelling after Colorado marijuana death
19 year old consumed cookie containing six times the recommended amount of the drug.
Cannabis found to help healing process of bone fractures
'We found that CBD alone makes bones stronger during healing,' said Dr Yankel Gabet.
Medical marijuana: Scientists find way to remove negative side effects and preserve benefits
Negative side effects like memory loss may no longer hold medical marijuana back.
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd sentenced to 8-month house detention after threat to kill ex-employee
Judge Thomas Ingram told Rudd if he breached the conditions, he would immediately be sent to jail.
Medical marijuana: Amount of THC in majority of edible products is mislabelled
Most goods are either too weak or too strong, which can lead to unintentional overdosing.
Marijuana legalisation: Is the UK falling out of love with cannabis?
Or is it that propaganda surrounding the dangers of the drug is getting through?
Medical marijuana: Patients 'suffering' as UK government urged to rethink cannabis reclassification
'All this could change by moving cannabis to Schedule 1... thus recognising the medicinal value of the drug'.
Dabbing: Marijuana technique experiences explosion in mainstream popularity
'At a minimum, dabs are four times as strong as a joint, and the high is administered all at once.'