Long-term cannabis use may harm heart health like smoking cigarettes

Long-term cannabis use may harm heart health like smoking cigarettes

By Paul McClure

May 31, 2025Flipboard

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Smoking marijuana and ingesting THC edibles long-term pose a risk to heart health

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A new study has found that smoking marijuana and ingesting THC edibles over the long term can reduce blood vessel function at levels similar to those seen in cigarette smokers, posing a risk to heart health.

The growing legalization of cannabis use has led to an increase in studies investigating its effects. As more countries and states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, researchers have had greater opportunities to study it in a more regulated, controlled, and accessible environment.