The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years. But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain. A recent French study suggested that cannabis use raises the risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, while a Canadian study found that dementia risk is connected … Read more
She’s the Tzar of New York cannabis. This isn’t the first time Jennifer Tzar has been covered by The Post. A decade ago, the “high” fashion photographer was nabbed in Soho for marijuana possession and sent to notorious Rikers Island. It was, as The Post crowed, “rotten ‘pot’ luck.” A New York Post page from … Read more
Looks like your blood pressure isn’t the only thing getting high. A recent study published in the journal Heart has revealed one common habit might pose significant risks to your pumper. Researchers analyzed the data of over 200 million people, predominantly aged between 19 and 59. A recent study published in the journal Heart has revealed one … Read more
Simply spotting a nemesis, loud chewing and heavy breathing are some of the smallest things that will push Americans over the edge, according to new research. A survey asked 2,000 adults about their lowest common denominator of stress and revealed that the smallest sounds or acts are enough to send their anxiety skyrocketing. Lagging WiFi … Read more
Don Johnson pulled the curtain back on some wild visits to the White House. Johnson, 75, claimed he once smoked a joint at the White House, and got former President George H.W. Bush to gamble on a game of golf. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” host Jimmy Kimmel showed the actor a photo … Read more
New data has revealed that cannabis use among older adults is at an all-time high. Researchers at UC San Diego and NYU discovered that marijuana use by Americans aged 65 and older increased by nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, according to an NYU press release. As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, as well as for medicinal … Read more
Your best bud might be breaking your heart. Though many Americans believe daily marijuana use is safer than tobacco, a new study suggests it could increase your risk for some serious cardiovascular issues. Worse yet, gummies, teas and tinctures appear to offer no advantage over lighting up when it comes to one critical factor for … Read more
Here’s the bottom line — nearly 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year. The overall five-year survival rate for the disease is around 65%. Several factors significantly influence prognosis, including the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, its location within the colon and the effectiveness of treatment. A new study suggests … Read more
It was stoned cold. Wiz Khalifa accidentally had the puff of passage with two of Snoop Dogg’s sons, unknowingly smoking weed with them for the first time. In an interview with SiriusXM’s DJ Whoo Kid, the 37-year-old rapper revealed that he got Snoop’s sons Corde and Cordell high during the filming of their 2012 stoner … Read more
What a buzzkill. Smoking weed can certainly have an impact on your brain — and not just the potential for some serious paranoia. Research published last week found that ER visits for cannabis use over age 65 has skyrocketed, and those seniors who need acute care for partaking up to 72% more likely to develop … Read more
Not to be blunt, but Gail Zanchelli hated marijuana as a teen growing up on Long Island. “Tried it, never liked it,” Zanchelli, 64, told The Post. Now it’s part of her nightly routine. The Deer Park resident takes 60 milligrams of gummies infused with THC — the main active ingredient in marijuana — before … Read more
Puff, puff, pass the medical bill. New research shows that emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to cannabis use among older adults have increased nearly 27-fold since the aughts. Even more alarming: The study found that seniors who end up in acute care for weed-related issues are up to 72% more likely to develop dementia … Read more
Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “The global population prevalence of ASD diagnosis amongst children and adolescents is growing, but many treatment pathways … Read more
It has pot-tential to ease your mind, but cannabis could put strain on your heart. Two major studies suggest that active cannabis users face a staggering six times higher risk of heart attack compared to those who stay away from the drug, even among young and otherwise healthy adults. “Asking about cannabis use should be … Read more
A popular crocodile wrangler fell victim to a road rage incident on Sunday after he claims he was “spat on” by a bong-wielding man on the Pacific Motorway in Brisbane, Australia. Steven Turnbull, also known as Croc Turnbull to his thousands of Instagram and TikTok followers, makes popular educational videos about kangaroos, snakes, crocodiles and … Read more
In a sense, it’s a sobering report. Most American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and vapes as part of a lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — while just one vice is making ground, according to a national survey released Tuesday. Roughly two-thirds of high school seniors said they hadn’t drunk alcohol … Read more
Montel Williams has revealed how easy it was for him to acquire opioids because of his celebrity status during the height of his illicit use of the drugs. Williams, 68, detailed his past abuse of prescription narcotics while speaking with Maria Menounos on the Tuesday episode of her podcast “Heal Squad.” “As celebrities, we can … Read more
Elton John has strong feelings about the legalization of marijuana. The rock star, who was named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year this week, spoke to the outlet about his storied career, which, for a period of time, was affected by his addiction to drugs and alcohol. John’s experience with addiction led to his firm … Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — an estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, the division director for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked with us about the … Read more
It’s a joint effort. Recreational marijuana may now be the norm in New York and licensed dispensaries are finally cropping up all over town, but New Yorkers are finding themselves nostalgic for one aspect of the pre-legalization era — their weed guy. Brooklynite Adrian H. is one of those avid cannabis users — and he told The … Read more