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Death of a Trimmer (Part 2): A shocking death reveals serious health hazards in the cannabis industry

Lorna McMurrey’s death raises questions about asthma and brown lung disease in the cannabis industry. Who’s looking out for workers on the factory floor?
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Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry.

When occupational asthma killed Lorna McMurrey, it should have set off alarms industrywide. But nobody spoke up, even as thousands of workers remain exposed to the same hazards.
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Careful Pot-Loving Parents! This Disease Is On The Rise In Legal Weed States

Careful Pot-Loving Parents! This Disease Is On The Rise In Legal Weed States
The number of children with this disorder grew in states with legal adult-use cannabis markets, compared to states that have not legalized marijuana.
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Careful Pot-Loving Parents! This Disease Is On The Rise In Legal Weed States

Careful Pot-Loving Parents! This Disease Is On The Rise In Legal Weed States
The number of children with this disorder grew in states with legal adult-use cannabis markets, compared to states that have not legalized marijuana.
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Patients With Allergic Disease Have Higher Odds Of Developing This Condition

Patients With Allergic Disease Have Higher Odds Of Developing This Condition
If you have any type of allergy, you’ll want to know about this latest research.
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5 Medical Conditions You Didn’t Know Cannabis Helped Treat

5 Medical Conditions You Didn’t Know Cannabis Helped Treat
Cannabis has been shown time and time again to improve the lives of those who struggle with certain ailments. Here’s just a small sample.
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You Should Monitor Your Wine Intake If You Suffer From This Medical Condition

You Should Monitor Your Wine Intake If You Suffer From This Medical Condition
Wine is associated with many health benefits, but people who suffer from this medical condition might want to avoid it.
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Wildfires In The Western US: How You Can Breathe Easier In Your Home

Wildfires In The Western US: How You Can Breathe Easier In Your Home
Poor indoor air quality can rarely be detected with the naked eye, but it’s the root cause of many illnesses from asthma to cancer.
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