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Cannabis Legalization Linked to Heart Issues; Rare Virus Under Investigation

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New research indicates a correlation between the legalization of recreational cannabis and an increase in specific heart conditions. Separately, a rare human infection of the Shamonda virus is being investigated following a patient's death, with researchers determining the pathogen's role. AI

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Cannabis Legalization Linked to Heart Issues; Rare Virus Under Investigation

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    These States Legalized Weed. More Heart Attacks Followed New research is the first to find a link between the legalization of recreational cannabis and a rise i

    These States Legalized Weed. More Heart Attacks Followed New research is the first to find a link between the legalization of recreational cannabis and a rise in certain heart problems. https:// gizmodo.com/these-states-legal ized-weed-more-heart-attacks-followed-2000829425 # Tec…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/these-states-legalized-weed-m…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determi

    What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death. https://www. wired.com/stor…

    LINKS wired.com/…/what-to-about-shamonda-virus-…

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