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  • Posted March 18, 2025

More Evidence Marijuana Increases Heart Attack Risk --Even in Healthy Users

Two new studies find active pot users are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack compared to nonusers, even if they’re young and have healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

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