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Marijuana Linked With Increased Risk of Heart Attack

PrestoDoctor

One study discovered that individuals who used marijuana daily had a roughly one-third higher risk of developing heart failure, even when accounting for other relevant factors. Secondly, a separate study focused on older individuals with conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

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CBD Science Update

Project CBD

The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. But would tolerance develop with repeated dosing, thereby mitigating CBD ’s hypotensive effect?

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CBD Science Update

Project CBD

The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. But would tolerance develop with repeated dosing, thereby mitigating CBD ’s hypotensive effect?

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

Although research into cannabis’ healing properties is still ongoing–and there are still many questions regarding dosage amounts –it seems clear that this plant can provide relief from symptoms associated with these illnesses when used properly.

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

Veriheal

At the end of November 2021, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that there are deep-seated risks associated with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis’ psychotropic compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Issues With Determining Cannabis Impairment.

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

CannaMD

It’s been 50 years since researchers first identified marijuana as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of glaucoma. But despite this history of acceptance, the use of marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma remains a divided subject within the medical and research communities. THC BUT NOT CBD.

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Transform Your Health and Wellness with Medical Cannabis

United Patients Group

Lowering Blood Pressure The cardiovascular benefits of cannabis are wide-ranging, but one of the most important is its ability to lower blood pressure. Cannabis can help lower your blood pressure by causing your arteries to dilate and relax.