
Cannabis Users Face Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
As marijuana becomes legal in more places, new research raises concerns about its impact on heart health—even in young, otherwise healthy individuals. Two recent studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 Annual Scientific Session found that cannabis users under 50 were significantly more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and cardiovascular-related deaths compared to non-users. One retrospective study involving over 4.6 million people revealed a sixfold