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Weed may be bad for your heart, whether you smoke or consume edibles

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Study: Chronic smokers of marijuana have poorly functioning blood vessels similar to chronic smokers of tobacco.

Cannabis edibles containing the compound tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) may worsen cardiovascular health over time.

The findings may counter commonly held beliefs about the health impacts of weed.

Because the drug is still illegal at the federal level, cannabis studies remain constrained by strict regulation.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to offer medical advice.

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