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Cannabis linked to premature births

The use of cannabis during pregnancy has been found to increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight. Babies affected by this are

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Cannabis Linked to Heart Risks

A new study from the University of Calgary has found that adults with cannabis use disorder have a significantly higher risk of experiencing serious cardiovascular

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Depression more common in mixed cannabis and tobacco users

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has found that individuals who consume both cannabis and tobacco are

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Cannabis Boosts Empathy: Study

Cannabis consumers may have a better understanding of other people’s emotions, according to a study by researchers at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).

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Legalizing Cannabis Could Boost Consumption

The planned legalization of cannabis in Germany could lead to an increase in drug consumption and have negative effects on youth protection. The authors of

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CBD E-Cigarettes Produce Toxic Gas

Cannabinoid-containing liquids can produce the highly toxic gas ketene, with the vaporization of CBD acetate being particularly risky. In late 2019, approximately 3,000 e-cigarette users

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Can Cannabis Reduce Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mortality?

A recent retrospective study conducted in the United States has examined whether the use of medical cannabis can reduce the risk of death in individuals

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Rise in Poisonings with Cannabis Legalization

The legalization of cannabis often leads to an increase in cannabis poisoning, which is particularly dangerous for children. The problem lies in edible products that

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Legalizing Cannabis Increases Crime

The legalization of cannabis has been found to lead to an increase in non-violent crime, particularly drug and disorderly offenses. However, a cost-benefit analysis shows

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Cannabis Linked to Vascular Disease

Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Peripheral Arterial Disease A recent study presented at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) annual meeting