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More Evidence Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Can Harm Kids’ Thinking Skills
A new study finds children exposed to cannabis in the womb have more problems with thinking, paying attention and impulse control.
Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Poor Grades and Lower Odds of High School Graduation
A large, new study finds pot use during adolescence is associated with worse academic performance.
Using Marijuana and Tobacco for Chronic Pain Relief May Backfire
A new study out of Duke University finds many patients with chronic pain are co-using pot and tobacco, and the combination may actually amplify pain in the long run.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Complications, Including High Blood Pressure
In a new study, pregnant women who used cannabis faced greater odds of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and other complications.
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U.S. Teen Drug, Alcohol Use Remains at Low Levels
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2024
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Rates of vaping, drug and alcohol use among American teens plummeted during the pandemic and have remained at relatively low levels ever since, new government statistics show.
“This trend in the reduction of substance use among teenagers is unprecedented,” sa...
Florida Fails to Pass Amendment Legalizing Recreational Weed
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2024
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A ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state of Florida failed on Tuesday.
While 55.9% of Florida voters backed the proposed amendment, it did not reach the 60% threshold needed to make the initiative part of the state's constitution.
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About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy
- November 4, 2024
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Although numerous studies have shown that marijuana use during pregnancy may harm both the fetus and a mom-to-be, almost 6% of women responding to a recent survey said they used weed while pregnant.
That's more than one in every 20 pregnancies, noted a team from the Univ...
Can Cannabis Change Your Brain? Maybe, Maybe Not
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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People who regularly use marijuana experience changes in their brain structure and function, but it’s not clear that cannabis is the cause, a new study finds.
Researchers found specific differences in the brains of people who’d ever used weed, particularly in...
Marijuana Use Has Fallen 'Dramatically' Among U.S. Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 29, 2024
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Weed use among U.S. teenagers fell dramatically over the past decade, a new study shows.
By 2021, only about 16% of teens said they were currently using marijuana, down from 23% in 2011, researchers found.
All grades experienced a notable decline in current weed us...
Weed Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids' Behavior, Thinking Skills
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2024
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Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may quell your morning sickness, but it could also harm your child’s development, a new study warns.
Cannabis exposure in the womb is associated in early childhood with poorer thinking skills, researchers reported Oct. 28 in the j...
More Kids Having Seizures After Swallowing Rx Painkillers, Synthetic Pot
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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The number of U.S. children who suffer seizures after swallowing prescription medications or illicit drugs has doubled in recent years, a new study finds.
Drug poisonings among kids resulting in seizures increased from 1,418 in 2009 to 2,749 in 2023, steadily rising abou...
Marijuana Use Tied to Worse School Outcomes for Teens
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2024
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Generations of parental warnings may not be wrong: A massive study of available data finds teens who use marijuana have significantly worse outcomes at school.
Data from 63 studies involving almost 440,000 youths found "cannabis use during adolescence is probably associa...
Folks With Chronic Pain & Their Doctors Often Differ on Medical Marijuana
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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If you're in chronic pain and believe medical marijuana to be the solution, there's a good chance your doctor might not agree.
In a new survey of people living in states where medical cannabis is legal, 71% of people with chronic
Synthetic THC May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer's Patients
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2024
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A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's, new research shows.
Synthet...
Marijuana Use Raises Workers' Absenteeism Rate: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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The stereotype of the slacker stoner might not be too far off the mark, a new study shows.
People who use weed are prone to workplace absenteeism -- and the more problematic the c...
Kids' Bedtimes Might Influence Odds for Drug, Alcohol Use as Teens
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Regular bedtimes won't just help your child be alert for a busy school day; they might also help keep them from abusing drugs or alcohol as a teen, new research suggests.
Youth who'd had early bedtimes in childhood and adolescence were significantly less likely to be dri...
Heavy Marijuana Use More Than Triples Odds for Head & Neck Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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People who use marijuana at high levels are putting themselves at more than three times the risk for head and neck cancers, new research warns.
The study is perhaps the most rigorous ever conducted on the issue, tracking the medical records of over 4 million U.S. adults ...
More Americans With Diabetes Are Turning to Marijuana
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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As marijuana loses much of its stigma and laws around its use relax, Americans are increasingly consuming it medically and recreationally.
Americans with diabetes are no exception, a new stu...
Marijuana Use While Pregnant Could Raise Odds for Complications
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2024
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There's a slight but significant rise in dangerous obstetric complications for pregnant women who use marijuana, new research shows.
Data from almost 317,000 pregnancies in women in California found those who used the drug had higher odds for gestational hypertension, p...
Feds Issue Warnings on 'Copycat' Delta-8 Products That Mimic Popular Foods
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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In a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday they have warned five companies to stop marketing such products.
Because the packaging for these THC e...
How Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Harm a Baby's Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2024
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Cannabis use during pregnancy might affect the way a child's brain develops after birth, a new study says.
Brain imaging of children exposed to cannabis in the womb has revealed patterns consistent with reductions in brain inflammation, researchers reported July 4 in the...
Rates of Problem Marijuana Use Are Rising Among Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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As marijuana use becomes legal and more accepted across America, more seniors are developing unhealthy relationships with the drug, a new report suggests.
A look at data on almost 56 million Medicare beneficiaries finds "rates of health care encounters with cannabis-rela...
Many Americans Are Using Marijuana to Manage Health Issues
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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One in six patients serviced by a major California health care system said they used marijuana regularly, with many citing health reasons for doing so, a new study finds.
In most cases, doctors may not know that weed is part of a patient's daily life.
"Patients may...
More Americans Now Use Marijuana Each Day Than Alcohol
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Reflecting changing times and legislation, Americans are now more apt to light up a joint or pop a weed gummy on a daily basis than they are to raise a glass of wine or beer, new research shows.
Among folks who said they used either marijuana or alcohol each day, marijua...
Teen Cannabis Users' Risk for Psychosis May Be Stronger Than Thought: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Doctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined before.
Teens who use cannabis face 11 times the odds for a psychotic episode compared to teens who abst...
Cannabis Edibles Are Triggering Poisonings Among Older Users
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.
A new Canadian study found "cannabis poisonings" in the province of Ontario tripled among older users afte...
U.S. Justice Department Moves to Reclassify Weed as Less Risky Drug
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2024
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The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, setting the stage for a significant shift in the nation's drug policy.
In a proposed rule...
Tobacco Plus Weed in Pregnancy Could Be Lethal Combo for Baby
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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Smoking cigarettes while pregnant has long been known to harm the fetus, but new research shows things get even worse when marijuana is in the mix.
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says.
THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, dissolves in the fats contained in human milk, researchers found.
Mother's milk produced ...
Big Rise in Emergencies Involving Synthetic Weed Among Kids, Adults
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding so-called synthetic cannabis jumped 88% between 2021 and 2022, as use of these legally sold products rose, research shows.
Synthetic cannabis contain varying forms of the active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): d...
Biden Administration Could Reclassify Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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The Justice Department has recommended that marijuana be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, a move that signals a significant shift in U.S. drug policy.
The proposal, first reported Tuesday by the Associated Press, still has a long way to go before it become...
Antipsychotics Help Ease Episodes of Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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Overuse of marijuana is increasingly being linked to dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such pa...
Weed Plus Cigarettes Takes Toll on High Schoolers' Grades
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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High school students who use tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades than classmates who use them individually or not at all.
That's the conclusion of a study by researchers at UC Davis Health.
"Substance use is a main predictor of educ...
Use of Legal 'Delta-8-THC' Is Rising Among Teens - Is it Safe?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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They're cheap, easy to buy and now new research shows they have become the buzz of choice for American teens.
Delta-8-THC products, which include gummies and vapes, are legal in 22 states and Washington, D.C. There is no federal minimum age requirement for buying them, a...
Using Marijuana to Ease Stress? Focus on CBD, not THC
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Folks hoping to quell their anxiety would do best to use cannabis products that don't get them high, a new clinical trial has found.
The non-intoxicating marijuana compound CBD appears to help manage anxiety better than THC, the chemical in weed that gets people high, re...
Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Folks who use marijuana have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, with the odds rising even higher when they partake every day, a new study finds.
Both daily and non-daily marijuana users had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to non-users, resea...
Young Workers' Injuries Rise After Recreational Marijuana Sales Made Legal
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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After states legalize the sale of weed for recreational use, on-the-job injuries rise among younger workers, new research shows.
U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics for 2006 through 2020 show that legal "recreational marijuana sales were associated with a 10% increase in wor...
High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.
Teens who turn to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana are more likely to think about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have psychotic ...
Marijuana Use Could Raise Asthma Risks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Marijuana has a reputation for being harmless, but frequent tokers are more likely to suffer from asthma, a new study shows.
Asthma is more common among U.S. adults who've used weed within the past 30 days, researchers reported recently in the journal
Seniors Who Smoke Weed & Drive Are Road Hazards: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Many studies have found that getting high on weed and then getting behind the wheel is dangerous for young drivers, and now new research finds it's no different for seniors.
In a driving-simulator experiment, seniors who were long-term marijuana smokers were weaving in a...
Marijuana Has No Role in Taking Up or Quitting Opioids: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2024
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There's no link at all between weed use and a person's use of illicit opioids, one way or the other, a new review concludes.
Cannabis isn't a gateway drug that can spark a person's desire to try narcotics, results show.
On the other hand, weed also isn't effective ...
FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conclude in newly released documents that marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions and it should be reclassified as a less dangerous drug.
Not only that, the review found ther...
Could Medical Marijuana Be Bad for Heart Patients?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2024
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Medical marijuana might help ease chronic pain, but it also slightly increases a patient's risk of a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, a new study says.
Patients treated with medical cannabis had a nearly 1% increased risk of being diagnosed with a heart rhythm problem th...
Will Weed Help Your Workout?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 8, 2024
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Using marijuana can help folks better enjoy a good workout, but it's not going to boost their athletic performance, a new study has found.
A small group of runners reported greater enjoyment and a more intense "runner's high"when they exercised after using marijuana, acc...
Marijuana Use Increasingly Linked to Addiction, Psychosis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- A rising tide of cannabis-related mental health problems is resulting from the widespread legalization of recreational weed in the United States, warns a new evidence review.
Nearly one in five Americans aged 12 and older used...
Many Young People at Risk for Psychosis Are Torn About Using Marijuana
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2023
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Even after they've experienced episodes of psychosis, many young people who use marijuana are unsure they want to quit the drug, new research shows.
Cannabis has long been linked to a heightened risk for psychosis -- a dangerous psychiatric state in which people lose the...
Using CBD & Other Hemp Products? You're Not Alone, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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The market for cannabidiol (CBD) and other products derived from the hemp plant is now wide open in the United States, but that could bring danger to consumers, the authors of a new report warn.
Many people may not realize it, but there's a largely legal market for produ...
Why Teens Use Marijuana: Study Finds It's Not Just About Getting High
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2023
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Teens who avidly use weed typically use it either for enjoyment or to cope, but both uses have a dark side to them, new research finds.
Teenagers who use marijuana for enjoyment or to forget their problems have more demand for it, meaning that they are willing to both co...
Using Marijuana While Pregnant Raises Complications Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2023
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Marijuana use by expecting moms is associated with unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight babies, a new study finds.
Further, heavier weed use is associated with higher risks for the pregnancy, the researchers added.
"Cannabis use is not safe,"sa...
Smoking Tobacco Plus Weed Greatly Raises Odds for Emphysema
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2023
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Folks who smoke weed along with cigarettes are doing serious damage to their lungs, a new study warns.
People who do both are 12 times more likely to develop emphysema than nonsmokers, due to the damage they're doing to the lung's air sacs, researchers report.
"The...
First Asthma-Linked Death Highlights Hazards at Marijuana-Processing Plants
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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A young woman working at a Massachusetts cannabis-processing facility who developed new-onset asthma and later died of a fatal asthma attack is the first such fatality in the burgeoning industry, a new report finds.
Researchers believe large amounts of allergen-laden dus...
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight Babies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Using cannabis during pregnancy may not be as benign as some think, with a new review showing it raises the risk for both premature and low birth weight newborns.
In turn, that raised the chances of these infants winding up in ...
Marijuana Use Could Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Heart Failure
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2023
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People who regularly smoke medical marijuana may be increasing their risk for a heart attack, heart failure or stroke, new research suggests.
One study found that cannabis use among older patients increases the risk of heart attack or stroke by 20%. The second study foun...
Georgia To Be First State to Let Pharmacies Sell Low-Dose Cannabis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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Four years after the state of Georgia approved the distribution of low-dose THC, medical marijuana may be sold at local pharmacies.
That will make Georgia the first U.S. state where pharmacies sell medical cannabis, CNN reported.
By year's end, patients wh...