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flag Regular cannabis use raises heart attack and stroke risk by 2.5 times, study finds.

flag A New Zealand study published in the Heart journal links cannabis use to a 2.5-fold higher risk of major adverse cardiac events over six years, prompting health officials to warn of significant heart risks. flag The research, led by Heart of Aotearoa, finds regular use—estimated at 210,000 people—increases cardiovascular danger, challenging perceptions of cannabis as harmless. flag Health experts now recommend routine screening for cannabis use in clinical settings, similar to smoking or alcohol, and call for greater public awareness and changes in cardiac risk assessments.

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