Good news for marijuana enthusiasts: A pair of studies this week revealed that the drug’s active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may lower the risk of both diabetes and bladder cancer. Moreover, for people who already have diabetes, regular use of marijuana appeared to help manage their condition, by lowering their fasting insulin and insulin resistance levels. It also appeared to raise levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol.
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