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Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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According to a new study, those with a history of marijuana use are less likely to develop the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than those who haven’t used cannabis. However, there are no previous studies on the likely effect of cannabis on liver steatosis.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

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As leading researchers summarize: The effect size of cannabis use on body mass index (BMI) is large and the magnitude of the difference in BMI of users and non-users is of clinical significance. So why are medical marijuana patients gaining weight when they need to, but losing weight when they don’t?

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