India, Sept. 26 -- Cannabis or marijuana has gained popularity for its medicinal use over the years. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is used as a chronic pain relief, particularly for neuropathic pain, and per the Mayo Clinic, for certain forms of epilepsy, nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment, and for anorexia, too.

However, according to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist, there are certain risks associated with its usage that many still ignore. He pointed out: "We've known about the risks of tobacco and alcohol for decades. But somehow, cannabis has escaped the same scrutiny - even as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) potency has exploded and use skyrockets."

In a September 26 Instagram post, Dr Yaranov highlighted how daily...