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Study Reveals Sixfold Heart Attack Risk for Young Cannabis Users

3/20/2025

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Cannabis users under 50 face a staggering sixfold increase in heart attack risk compared to non-users, according to a groundbreaking study presented at the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing data from over 4.6 million participants, the research highlights alarming links to strokes and heart failure, urging a critical need for heightened awareness and further investigation into cannabis's health impacts.

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Cannabis users under 50 face a staggering sixfold increase in heart attack risk compared to non-users, according to a groundbreaking study presented at the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing data from over 4.6 million participants, the research highlights alarming links to strokes and heart failure, urging a critical need for heightened awareness and further investigation into cannabis's health impacts.