Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Weed. Mary Jane. Reefer. Testicle killers. Wacky Weed. Testicle killers?
According to a new study, marijuana has this new nickname. Apparently the drug causes increased cases of testicular cancer in males. Men are twice as likely to develop testicular cancer if they smoke on a weekly basis or have been exposed to the drug over an extended period of time. Other nasty things are common, including a decrease in testosterone levels and impotency.
While a small number of Americans smoke on a weekly basis, and an even smaller number on a daily basis (less than 1 percent), this should cause Mary J smoking men around the world to consider the consequences of their actions.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that there were over 8090 new cases of testicular cancer, with 380 deaths. It also brings into question whether the substance should be legalized, even for medicinal purposes.
On the bright side, Michael Phelps will almost definitely never mess with pot again. He'll have a lot more to lose than his Kellogg's endorsement.
--- Brandon
