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Heavy cannabis use may increase risk of certain cancers, new study finds

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Heavy heavy marijuana use may increase a person’s risk of developing some head and neck cancers, a new study finds.

Heavy cannabis users were between 3.5 and 5 times more likely to develop cancer than those who didn’t use the drug regularly.

The study authors noted there were several limitations that could skew the findings.

It's still unclear what role dose, frequency and how a person ingests cannabis may affect their cancer risk.

Cannabis may be safer than smoking the plant, but it’s difficult to tease out other risk factors, such as alcohol and tobacco use.

Some cannabinoids may be behind the increased cancer risk, if future research establishes a clear connection.

Cannabis likely has both positive and negative effects on health, researchers say.

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