{
  "id": 666139,
  "title": "Frequent cannabis use is linked to higher morning cortisol levels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/frequent-cannabis-use-is-linked-to-higher-morning-cortisol-levels",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PsyPost",
    "slug": "psypost",
    "url": "https://www.psypost.org/frequent-cannabis-use-is-linked-to-higher-morning-cortisol-levels/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "New research indicates that adults who frequently consume cannabis have higher baseline cortisol levels immediately upon waking. Interestingly, this elevated morning stress hormone is closely linked to experiencing negative life consequences from cannabis use.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}