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Report Says Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Veriheal

In its article “Stress and Its Effect on Your Baby Before and After Birth,” Healthline clears up the misconception that stress can cause preeclampsia, a complication that affects blood pressure and organs. Researchers have even found evidence suggesting stress during pregnancy can have long-term effects on the baby.

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Does cannabis affect birth control?

The Cannigma

As one comprehensive review of research from 2012 noted, “almost all pregnancy events are regulated by endocannabinoid signaling, and in most cases, optimal outcomes can only be achieved under normal physiological endocannabinoid levels. Is CBD oil bad for birth control?

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

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Researchers at the Georgia State University School of Public Health assessed the association between cannabis use duration and MetS in a cohort of 3,051 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2011-2012.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Patients who were given synthetic forms of cannabinoids did report some improvements for their nausea, but also stated that there were a lot of negative effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety and depression , drops in blood pressure , and even hallucinations and paranoia.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Unfortunately, this cocktail of drugs may cause a lot of side effects such as vomiting, nausea and upset stomach, liver and kidney damage, high blood pressure, bruising and fever. production in human neuron-like cells; Journal of Neuroinflammation; August 2012; 9:199. Is cannabis the next best thing?

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The mean differences in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 5.0 No relationship between THC, CBD levels and blood pressure change.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

33 Adults and adolescents may experience increased blood pressure and respiratory rates, red eyes, dry mouth, increased appetite, and slurred speech. 33 Unintentional exposures to marijuana in children have increased each year since 2012, likely due to legalization policies across the U.S. and popularity of edibles.