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A new study suggested that marijuana use can weaken heart muscles, leading to a condition called stress cardiomyopathy.

Marijuana (Cannabis) Use Weakens Heart Muscle, New Study Suggests

Nov 15, 2016 08:11 PM EST

Despite the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in some American states, a new study released on Sunday suggested that marijuana weakens the heart muscle that reduces the ability of the heart to pump, leading to chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fainting.

Pot Legalization In D.C. Unlikely, Congress Moves To Stop Law

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 11, 2014 01:18 AM EST

U.S. Congress is moving to stop a law being pushed by officials and drug-policy advocates that will make the District of Columbia the first area on the East Coast to use legal pot and to influence other states to make their own marijuana laws.

Nevada Begins Issuing Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

Desiree Sison |

Oct 10, 2014 08:50 AM EDT

Gay couples in Nevada have been having a field day getting marriage licenses and finally marrying their partners following a district judge ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.

Oregon, Alaska, District of Columbia to Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Staff Reporter |

Oct 10, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

As more than half of the states in the United States allow for the medical use of marijuana, voters in the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Alaska will be voting in November for the legalization of the recreational drug.

Washington Braces For Historic Pot Sale

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 07, 2014 05:41 AM EDT

Washington is bracing itself for a historic pot sale and store owners are cramming to prepare for the inrush of customers as recreational marijuana will be legalized in the state this week.