{"id":125964,"date":"2024-11-15T02:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=125964"},"modified":"2024-11-15T02:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:54:02","slug":"cannabis-tied-to-alarming-rise-in-cancer-birth-defects-and-accelerated-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=125964","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis tied to alarming rise in cancer, birth defects, and accelerated aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"thought-catalog-UoXLndT32Hg-unsplash\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/thought-catalog-UoXLndT32Hg-unsplash-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/thought-catalog-UoXLndT32Hg-unsplash-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"thought-catalog-UoXLndT32Hg-unsplash\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-featured-image-caption\">Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>CRAWLEY, Australia \u2014 <\/strong>A startling new paper highlights a disturbing connection between using cannabis and rising rates of various cancers and congenital abnormalities, as well as DNA damage. The research paints a sobering picture of the hidden health consequences of widespread cannabis consumption as more and more countries legalize its use recreationally.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers from the University of Western Australia found that <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/cannabis-anxiety-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cannabis exposure<\/a> was associated with significant increases in cancers, particularly breast, pancreatic, liver, thyroid, and testicular. Testicular cancer risk rose 2.6 times among cannabis users. The perspective, published in the journal <em><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/adb.70003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Addiction Biology<\/a><\/em> also discovered that cancers in users tend to develop much earlier and are more aggressive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Beyond cancer, the scientists uncovered troubling <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/cannabis-use-pregnancy-genes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">links to birth defects<\/a>. Epidemiological data across Europe and the United States revealed elevated rates of severe developmental abnormalities, including missing limbs, heart problems, and chromosomal disorders. In other words, cannabis users appear to be passing on DNA mutations to their children in the womb.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe link we\u2019ve described between cannabis use and genotoxicity has far-reaching consequences. This new research shows how genetic damage from cannabis use can be passed down the generations,\u201d notes co-author Dr. Stuart Reece in a media release. Reece believes this \u201cshould reframe the discussion surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/cannabis-potent-products-hazards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cannabis legalization<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-octonary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"pregnant woman holding lighter near bong with cannabis\" class=\"wp-image-135538\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-475x317.jpg 475w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-378x252.jpg 378w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-1200x801.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"pregnant woman holding lighter near bong with cannabis\" class=\"wp-image-135538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-475x317.jpg 475w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-378x252.jpg 378w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pregnant-cannabis-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Researchers found cannabis users appear to be passing on DNA mutations to their children in the womb. (Credit: LightField Studios\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The researchers attribute these health impacts to the cannabis plant\u2019s chemical composition, including compounds like <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/thc-lingers-in-breast-milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">THC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/cbd-a-waste-of-money-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">CBD<\/a>, which have been shown to cause genetic damage and disrupt normal cellular processes. Importantly, they point out that cannabis potency has skyrocketed in recent decades, with THC levels now commonly reaching 25-30% \u2013 a potential driver behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/potent-cannabis-mark-on-dna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">worsening outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of this research is a process called \u201cmicronuclear fragmentation.\u201d Think of your cells\u2019 genetic material as a carefully organized library. Sometimes, small pieces of this library can break off and form tiny separate compartments called micronuclei. These micronuclei are like badly damaged satellite branches of your cellular library, and their formation often spells trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Recent studies have shown that when cells are stressed \u2013 particularly when their power plants (mitochondria) are damaged \u2013 these micronuclei become even more fragile. When they rupture, it\u2019s like a paper shredder gone haywire in your genetic library, leading to widespread DNA damage and chaos in the cell.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s where cannabis enters the picture: All cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, have been shown to interfere with cellular power plants and promote micronuclei formation. The culprit appears to be a specific part of the cannabinoid molecule called the <em>olivetol nucleus<\/em>, meaning this isn\u2019t just about THC \u2013 it\u2019s about all cannabinoids.<\/p>\n<p>While cannabis-related cancers may be relatively rare, the effects on aging and birth defects appear widespread and severe. Studies have shown <strong>a 30% acceleration of cellular aging<\/strong> in users as young as 30 and clusters of major birth defects in areas with high cannabis cultivation.<\/p>\n<p>The authors urgently call for new epidemiological research to further investigate the modern health consequences of cannabis use, given the <a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/not-your-grandmas-weed-study-finds-1-in-4-teens-have-tried-highly-potent-super-marijuana-concentrate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">rise in potent products<\/a>. They believe policymakers and the public can no longer ignore the mounting evidence of cannabis-related genotoxicity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quaternary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paper-summary\">Paper Summary<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\">Methodology<\/h4>\n<p>This paper is a perspective piece that synthesizes findings from multiple recent studies, particularly focusing on new research published in Science about micronuclear fragmentation. The authors reviewed and analyzed studies from various fields, including molecular biology, epidemiology, and clinical research, to build a comprehensive picture of cannabis\u2019s potential genetic impacts.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-results\">Results<\/h4>\n<p>The paper identifies three main areas of concern: increased cancer risk (with particularly strong evidence for testicular cancer), birth defects (especially affecting cardiovascular, neurological, and limb development), and accelerated aging (showing about 30% faster aging by age 30 in cannabis users). The research suggests these effects may be transmitted across generations through changes to reproductive cells.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-limitations\">Study Limitations<\/h4>\n<p>The paper acknowledges that some historical cannabis-cancer studies have shown conflicting results, which may be due to multiple exposures (like tobacco use), differences in study design, and varying cannabis potencies. Additionally, many studies excluded high-level cannabis exposure, which may have limited their findings.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discussion-amp-takeaways\">Discussion &amp; Takeaways<\/h4>\n<p>The study\u2019s findings fundamentally challenge the prevailing narrative around the relative safety of cannabis use. The researchers emphasize that the data points to cannabis as a potent genotoxin, capable of causing widespread genetic damage and disrupting normal cellular processes.<\/p>\n<p>This has dire implications not just for individual users but for the health of future generations. The transgenerational transmission of cannabis-related abnormalities is especially alarming and demands urgent attention from policymakers and public health officials.<\/p>\n<p>The authors call for a major shift in how we approach cannabis, moving beyond simplistic discussions of personal liberties to focus on the solemn responsibility of protecting societal genomic integrity. They believe the mounting evidence is a \u201cresounding clarion call to action\u201d that cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funding-amp-disclosures\">Funding &amp; Disclosures<\/h4>\n<p>This research was funded by grants from the University of Western Australia and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/studyfinds.org\/cannabis-cancers-birth-defects\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash CRAWLEY, Australia \u2014 A startling new paper highlights a disturbing connection between using cannabis and rising rates of various cancers and congenital abnormalities, as &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=125964\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=125964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125964\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=125964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=125964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=125964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}