Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked To Child Brain Development Changes, Study Finds
Recent research has unveiled new concerns regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and its potential impact on a child’s brain development.
A study published in the journal Nature Mental Health (via Health Day News) on July 4, 2024, reveals that children exposed to cannabis in utero exhibit brain patterns indicative of reduced inflammation, which could hinder critical developmental processes.
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Prenatal Cannabis Exposure And Brain Inflammation
The study, led by David Baranger, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, found that prenatal cannabis exposure might influence the developing brain in ways associated with mental health.
“We see evidence that cannabis exposure may influence the …