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Marijuana Use May Double the Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, New Study Finds
A major analysis of data from 24 studies involving more than 200 million people finds those who used marijuana had significantly higher odds of acute coronary syndrome, stroke and death from heart disease.
Marijuana Use by Older Americans Hits New High
More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.
More Evidence Marijuana Increases Heart Attack Risk --Even in Healthy Users
Two new studies find active pot users are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack compared to nonusers, even if they’re young and have healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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.