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Study: Marijuana Doubles Heart Disease Risks, Alarming Findings

6/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the journal Heart reveals alarming cardiovascular risks associated with marijuana use. Cannabis users are found to be twice as likely to die from heart disease, with a 29% increased risk of acute coronary syndrome and a 20% higher chance of stroke. This analysis draws from 24 studies conducted between 2016 and 2023, raising serious health concerns.

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A groundbreaking study in the journal Heart reveals alarming cardiovascular risks associated with marijuana use. Cannabis users are found to be twice as likely to die from heart disease, with a 29% increased risk of acute coronary syndrome and a 20% higher chance of stroke. This analysis draws from 24 studies conducted between 2016 and 2023, raising serious health concerns.