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Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
New research suggests that using cannabis, whether by smoking, eating, or vaping, may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that cannabis users had a higher risk of cardiovascular issues regardless of tobacco use or other risk factors. Lead author Dr. Abra Jeffers, a data analyst at Massachusetts General Hospital, highlighted that despite the growing use of