You are preparing a speech about the health effects of marijuana use. You have found the following four sources discussing this subject. Which of them is the most credible source of information on the topic?
A. the results of a study about marijuana and health published in a scholarly public health journal
B. a story from a national news magazine that gives examples of how marijuana use affected several people
C. a blog written under a pseudonym giving a personal account of how marijuana has impacted an individual's health
D. a video of a cable news network story that summarizes the results of several studies of marijuana and health
Answer: A
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