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How Smoking Weed Affects Your Health
Season 2
Episode 12
Cannabis is used by Americans across the country for health and recreation, with science backing up many health claims. But there's pushback to the legalization trend as experts say there’s increasing evidence of potential harms, for some. VITALS host Sheena Williams debunks five surprising health-related myths about cannabis use with the help of cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon.
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13:35
Medical Aid in Dying can be a blessing or a threat. What safeguards do we need?
13:30
Sheena reality-checks fears about the pill and looks at other contraceptive options.
12:36
When the air fills with smoke, what are you really breathing? And how best to stay safe?
13:26
How is the human body affected by heat waves? And how can you protect yourself?
13:31
We’ll dissect Long COVID with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ed Yong.
13:57
What is ADHD and why is it so hard to diagnose?
15:17
The Vitals team explores how vector-borne diseases spread and why cases are rising.
13:59
Sheena explores how a public health approach can reduce gun violence.
13:46
Sex educators share advice on how to talk with partners and doctors about STDs.
10:31
Vitals explores the benefits and risks of Ketamine in treating depression.
10:39
This episode gives insight on how you can get yourself ready for the next climate event.
11:29
Vitals breaks down how the emergent science works and some caveats you should know about.