A new study has found a link between chronic cannabis use − including in edible form − and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that's comparable to the effects of smoking tobacco.

Healthy people who regularly smoked marijuana or consumed THC-laced edibles showed signs of early cardiovascular disease similar to tobacco smokers, a new small study found. “To my knowledge ...

Edibles are food products that contain cannabis. Some early evidence suggests they may help relieve pain, reduce anxiety, or manage some chronic conditions. However, more research is necessary.