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A study reveals a significant drop in US life expectancy from 78.7 to 76.9 years between 2018 and 2020, with a larger decline among Black and Latino Americans. This marks the largest decline since WWII and among high-income countries, attributed to the pandemic and healthcare access issues. Another study suggests a link between daily cannabis use and increased suicidal thoughts in young adults, especially women, though causation is not proven. The findings highlight the need for further research.

What correlation did researchers find regarding cannabis use and young adults?

What did the study author emphasize about the relationship between cannabis use and suicidal thoughts?