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Heavy Pot Use Linked to Increased Risk of Oral Cancer

A new study finds people with cannabis use disorder are more than three times as likely to develop oral cancer within five years.

Even Low Doses of CBD May Cause Liver Harm, Study Finds

In a new study, participants administered low doses of CBD for 28 days experienced liver enzyme elevations greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal.

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.

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01 Aug
Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers

Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers

Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests.

“Cannabis smoke contains ...

23 Jun
Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows. 

The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and

09 Jun
Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder

Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder

Fewer people are receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder these days, even as weed becomes more potent and widely used throughout the U.S., a new study says.

The percentage of people in treatment for cannabis use disorder declined from 19% in 2003 to 13% in 2019, re...

03 Jun
More Seniors Are Regular Weed Users

More Seniors Are Regular Weed Users

Add weed use to goofy jokes, outdated clothes, old music and other things Grandpa and Grandma enjoy that could potentially embarrass their kids and grandkids.

Marijuana use has increased dramatically among seniors 65 and older in the United States, researchers reported J...