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Does Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer? Doctors Call For More Research - NBC News Does smoking cannabis cause lung cancer? Most studies point to no, but with the dearth of legit cannabis research, doctors are calling for more extensive investigation into the long-term effects of regular smoking or vaping. The most common respiratory side effects from daily or near-daily smoking are chronic bronchitis, bullous lung disease, and pneumothorax, An increase in both availability and potency may...

Study Suggests Using Cannabis For Morning Sickness Might Harm Baby's Brain - Newsweek Bad news for pregnant women with nausea. A recent study shows a correlation between cannabis use during pregnancy and a decrease in neural connections in babies exposed to synthetic cannabis in the womb. The implication that cannabis use during pregnancy lowers or impedes brain function is nothing new. This study, though performed on rats, not human subjects, definitely makes a case for further research on...

MMJ For Autism Law Approved on World Autism Day Colorado Governor Jared Polis approved a bill on April 2, World Autism Day, allowing medical marijuana to be used in the treatment of autism. Former Governor John Hickenlooper struck down the bill twice in previous cycles claiming there was insufficient evidence of the efficacy of cannabis in the treatment of autism, a stance Gov. Polis did not agree with. The bill passed in the general assembly twice previously only to be vetoed by...

The Link Between Cannabis and Psychosis is More Complicated Than You Think - Quartz A recently published study claiming cannabis use can cause psychosis is not as straightforward as it seems. Correlation is not causation, and factors like a predisposition toward schizophrenia and the tendency for people with mental health problems to use cannabis more than others were not taken into account. The study also focused most of its attention on folks who use high-potency cannabis daily and not...

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