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Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from High Blood Pressure
By Sara G. Miller published
Smoking pot is often considered safer than smoking cigarettes, but a new study suggests that marijuana use may increase a person's risk of death from high blood pressure.
Do Smokers' Lungs Heal After They Quit?
By Cari Nierenberg published
After a person quits smoking, the lungs can heal to a certain extent.
Teen Pot Use Linked to Illegal Drug Use by Age 21, Study Suggests
By Cari Nierenberg published
A new study adds to evidence suggesting that marijuana really is a gateway drug for teens.
Cigarettes, Alcohol & Pot: Why Some Young Smokers Combine Drugs
By Rachael Rettner published
The findings of the new study could have implications for helping people quit smoking, the researchers said.
There Are Nearly 1 Billion Smokers on Earth
By Sara G. Miller published
Nearly 1 billion people around the world light up cigarettes every day, a new study finds.
What the Bacteria in Your Mouth May Reveal About Your Cancer Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
The bacteria in your mouth may be linked to your risk of certain cancers.
Teen Brain on Pot: New Study Examines First Exposures
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new long-term study could show scientists how first exposures to marijuana affect the teenage brain.
Why Do People Vape? Reasons Have Changed
By Sara G. Miller published
The reasons people use e-cigarettes are shifting, with fewer using them as a way to quit smoking, and more using them as to a way to boost their social image, a new study finds.
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