Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke

Science & Medicine

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 9 minutes

Ed examines the results of new studies that show that older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure.

Subscribe to this podcast

Listen Live
Now Playing Puddle Of Mudd

Blurry

Latest Podcasts

  • Candidates Corner

    Ashley Cintas, Candidate for Laguna Beach City Council

    Ashley explains how owning Oto Sushi has led her to ask for your vote for City Council

  • Candidates Corner

    Karen Martin, Candidate for Laguna Beach City Council

    Karen explains her views on local issues, and what expertise she can provide.

  • The Mayor

    Mayor Mark Orgill 8-27-2026

    Weekly discussion with Laguna Beach Mayor, Mark Orgill

  • Science & Medicine

    Daily Pill for Pancreatic Cancer

    Ed talks about the breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer

  • Ed's Personal Stash

    The Music of Dolly Parton

    Ed dedicates this personal stash to Dolly Parton songs and collaborations