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The use of cannabis showed a statistically significant association with adverse cardiovascular outcomes independent of tobacco use in a new US study.

Light-induced rotation of bulky groups around central bonds in molecules has potential applications in the development of photo-activated bioactive systems, molecular switches, and other devices.

The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, analyzed data on 430,000 adults collected from 2016 through 2020.

Most oncology drugs approved by the EMA recover research and development costs within a few years, even if the drug is providing little added benefit.

Whether smoked, eaten or vaporized, cannabis use is associated with increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal.

Anika Hartz, Ph.D., and her colleagues are examining three types of bisphenols (BPA, BPF and BPS), which are chemical compounds used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. These compounds are commonly found in food containers, water bottles and the lining of cans.

Using cannabis is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, independent of tobacco use, with higher odds among the adults with more frequent use.

Any use of marijuana could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people who don’t use cigarettes or don’t have existing heart disease, a new study finds.

Research Highlights: An analysis of survey data for 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis has a significant association with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, independent of tobacco use, with higher odds among the adults...

An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis, most commonly through smoking, eating or vaporizing it, was significantly associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even after controlling for tobacco use (combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products) and other cardiovascular risk factors, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.