Cannabis using consumers, when compared to a non-cannabis population, are at an elevated risk factor for adverse cardiac events such as heart attacks (MI), strokes, tachycardia, and heart failure. The odds ratio of having a Myocardial Infarction (MI) for cannabis consumers was 6 times greater than that of an individual that does not consume cannabis. […]
Older cannabis users are at greater risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcome due to their age, co-existing health conditions, and interactions with prescribed medications. The results of a 15-year data analysis (2005-2019), of California hospital records, noted that cannabis-related visits to an Emergency Room (ER) for those over 65 increased substantially (1,808%) during […]
Cannabis-based products with Delta-8 THC are gaining popularity in many markets as consumers believe that Delta-8 is a safer alternative when compared to its more potent cousin, Delta-9 THC. It’s important to remember that “safer” does not mean devoid of risks. A recent “Health Advisory” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls […]
Thanks to research, we understand the health risks of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. But what about secondhand marijuana smoke, specifically from bongs? New research suggests that this poses a new level of threat to smokers and non-smokers alike. Additionally, that secondhand marijuana smoke in this manner is not safe and that public perceptions of […]
When arteries become blocked they can be opened by a minimally invasive medical procedure known as a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) aka: Coronary Angioplasty. Here a catheter is inserted into the artery and the blockage is addressed by placing a stent which in turn increases blood flow by expanding the artery. The Journals of the […]
