2024 has proven to be a landmark year for the research of marijuana and its compounds such as THC and CBD.
As marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III looms, the path for future research could soon become even smoother. However, even without this change, significant strides have already been made.
Below are the top marijuana, THC, and CBD studies released so far in 2024.
Study: Year-Long Medical Marijuana Use Shows No Negative Impact on Brain Function
According to a study published in September in JAMA Network Open, there was no significant impact on brain activation in individuals using medical marijuana over the course of a year.
Study Finds THC Reverses Brain Aging and Enhances Cognition in Animal Model
According to researchers at the University of Bonn and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the long-term, low-dose administration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can reverse aging processes in the brain and may have broader anti-aging effects.
Study of Over 700,000 Adults Finds Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI
A study published in August revealed a link between marijuana use and lower obesity rates among U.S. adults. The study, published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, was conducted by Brigham Young University researchers and included data from over 700,000 participants.
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Capsules Effective in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reveals that marijuana capsules containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients who have not responded to standard antiemetic treatments.
Study Finds CBD Oil Improves Symptoms in Children with Moderate to Severe Autism
A study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals found that high-CBD, full-spectrum cannabis extract can improve the symptoms of moderate to severe non-syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents.
Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Rates, Study Finds
Researchers at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida, and the University of Connecticut have published a study that suggests marijuana use may be linked to lower prostate cancer prevalence.
Study: Medical Marijuana Leads to “Rapid and Significant Improvements” in Health-Related Quality of Life
A study of hundreds of people using medical marijuana, led by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), reported “rapid and significant improvements” in health-related quality of life over the first three months of use.
Study Finds Marijuana Users “Had Better Outcomes and Mortality Compared with Non-Users” in COVID-19 Cases
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the National Institutes of Health found that when it comes to COVID-19, “Cannabis users had better outcomes and mortality compared with non-users”.
Study: Legalizing Marijuana “Results in a Substantial Decrease in Rates of Intimate Partner Violence”
A recent study from Georgetown University found that the legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a significant decrease in intimate partner violence (IPV).
Study of 400,000 Patients With Collapsed Lunge Finds Marijuana Associated With Reduced Hospital Stay and In-Hospital Mortality
According to a new study of hundreds of thousands of patients with spontaneous pneumothora, also referred to as collapsed lung, those with a history of marijuana use had significantly reduced average hospital stays and in-hospital mortality than non-marijuana users.
Study: Marijuana Oil Shows Potent Anti-Cancer Effects Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A recent study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has highlighted the potential anti-cancer properties of cannabis oil extract (COE) in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana May Decrease Diabetes Risk
Those who consume marijuana have “healthier inflammatory cytokine profile, better insulin sensitivity, and higher levels of physical activity than nonusers,” all of which can be linked lower diabetes, according to an ongoing clinical trial presented at the 2024 annual American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions.
American Medical Association Study Finds Marijuana Legalization Reduces Teen Marijuana Use
A study published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Pediatrics, found that legalizing marijuana including allowing licensed marijuana stores is associated with reduced use rates among teenagers.
Cannabidiol Inhibits Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Finds New Study
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “inhibits epithelial ovarian cancer”, according to the results of a study published in April.
Study: CBD Combined With THC a Better Anticonvulsant Than Either Compound By Itself
Cannabidiol (CBD) combined with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was better at reducing seizures than either compound alone in an animal model, according to a new study.
Honorable Mentions:
Study Finds Marijuana Enhances Orgasm Frequency and Satisfaction in Women with Female Orgasmic Disorder
Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is Safe and Effective at Treating Anxiety
Randomized Clinical Trial Finds CBD is Effective at Treating Acute Toothaches
In Study of Topical Cannabis to Treat Inflammatory Diseases “All Patients Showed Pain Relief After Two Months of Follow-Up”
