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Study questions link between teen pot smoking and IQ decline
A new analysis is challenging the idea that smoking marijuana during adolescence can lead to declines in intelligence.
Jan 18, 2016
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Study finds new evidence of health threat from chemicals in marijuana and tobacco smoke
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have uncovered new evidence of the potential health risks of chemicals in tobacco and marijuana smoke.
Jan 11, 2021
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Researchers identify more than 100 toxic chemicals in cannabis smoke
University of Alberta engineering researchers have characterized the potentially hazardous particles in cannabis smoke and have raised awareness about their potential health effects.
Jun 25, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mom's marijuana winds up in breast milk
(HealthDay)—Breast-feeding has known benefits for both baby and mom, but if a new mom also smokes marijuana, does the drug turn up in her breast milk?
Apr 10, 2018
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Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes increases risk of emphysema, research finds
Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung's air sacs, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Nov 28, 2023
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Study finds surprising risks for COVID-19 infection
A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols investigates risk factors and protections against contracting COVID-19, and also for suffering from severe COVID. Researchers have identified several characteristics—including ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Edible cannabis vs smoking weed: How are they different and what are the health effects?
Today's edible cannabis scene has evolved from your stereotypical homemade "pot brownies" into an innovative industry, pushing the tastebuds of both stoners and first-time marijuana users.
Mar 29, 2022
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Exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke associated with more frequent respiratory infections in children
Children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke, according to a study published in the journal ...
Jul 30, 2021
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Too much pot during pregnancy may endanger baby's health
Women who use marijuana heavily during pregnancy are more likely to give birth prematurely or have an underweight newborn, a new study suggests.
Apr 26, 2021
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Vaping, marijuana use in 2019 rose in college-age adults
Vaping marijuana and vaping nicotine rose sharply in the past three years among college-age (19-22 years old) adults, according to 2019 survey results from the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. The percentage of college ...
Sep 15, 2020
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