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Study: Smoking Marijuana Not Linked with Lung Damage

Marijuana does not impair lung function—at least not in the doses inhaled by the majority of users, according to the largest and longest study ever to consider the issue, which was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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SilentNegotiator3761d ago

Yeah, but no amount of smoke is "good" for the lungs. It's still burnt residue.

sjaakiejj3761d ago

" Low to moderate users actually showed increased lung capacity compared to nonsmokers on two tests, known as FEV1 and FVC. "

No negative effects were found and positive effects were observed. Whether that's because of the marijuana or the technique is unclear, but it does indicate that it certainly isn't bad for your lungs.

SilentNegotiator3761d ago

You could get the same results practicing breathing techniques without introducing your lungs to any smoke.

sjaakiejj3761d ago

Yes, but the fact their lungs got better rather than worse, regardless of the marijuana, still shows it's at the very least not bad for your lungs, and might in fact have beneficial properties. But as the study indicates, they were unable to confirm their suspicions on that front. I suppose we'll see further studies exploring this in the future.

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Scientists discover how to 'upload knowledge to your brain'

Feeding knowledge directly into your brain, just like in sci-fi classic The Matrix, could soon take as much effort as falling asleep, scientists believe.

battletrax2202d ago

Sign me up. I want to have the knowledge of playing a guitar like a rock star. Implanted in my brain. Or better yet 4 years of college transferred to my brain.

b163o12202d ago

I'm with you on the guitar, and I'd like to learn Japanese so I can relocate to Japan... GinJoeKnee lol

annoyedgamer2202d ago

So can I upload the info for my next exam?

gangsta_red2202d ago

Give me full knowledge of the IMDB database. Never again will I be wrong in the "who was that actor in that movie" debate!

FlyingFoxy2202d ago

Pass on that, can't trust the scores on IMDB since everyone has different taste in films

BlackDoomAx2202d ago

I'll wait for the download one. Better have some memories erased. My brain is full, I need more space in it.

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Toxic Heavy Metals Maybe Leaking From Your E-Cigarettes

Heavy and toxic metals are leaking from your e-cigarettes into the atmosphere without you even knowing. Read on to know more.

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techquila.co.in
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X-ray inspection in electronics comes of age

X-ray inspection systems for use in the electronics industry have become an important and growing part of the production process.

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