Study: CBD Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in Obesity, Boosts Key Metabolic Pathway
A new study found that CBD helped protect insulin-producing cells in obesity by improving cellular stress responses and boosting a metabolic pathway tied to glucose regulation and cell survival.
Americans Use More CBD Than Europeans, International Study Finds
A cross-national study found that CBD use was more common among Americans than Europeans, with notable differences in how people in each region viewed its safety, effectiveness and everyday use.
Study Finds CBD Reduces Both Acute and Inflammatory Pain, Including in Opioid-Dependent Subjects
Researchers found that CBD reduced both acute and inflammatory pain in preclinical models, including in opioid-dependent subjects, supporting its potential as a non-opioid pain management tool.
Study Published in Canadian Journal of Pain Finds Medical Marijuana Linked to Improvements in Pain, Mental Health and Quality of Life
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Pain found that patients with chronic pain using medical marijuana under clinical supervision reported improvements in pain-related outcomes, anxiety, depressive symptoms and overall quality of life over 24 weeks.
Study: Maternal Marijuana Use Not Linked to Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants
A large study found that preterm infants born to mothers with a diagnosed marijuana use disorder were no more likely to develop retinopathy of prematurity than those born to mothers without such a diagnosis.
Over 80% of Hemp-Derived CBD Products Are Inaccurately Labeled, Many Have No CBD, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that most hemp-derived CBD products sold as cosmetics, haircare items, and foods or drinks were inaccurately labeled, with some containing far more or less CBD than advertised and some containing none at all.
Epigenetic “Switch” May Help Breeders Boost Hemp Flavonoids and Cannabinoids, Study Finds
A new study found that chromatin opening, a form of epigenetic regulation, may help explain why some hemp varieties produce far more flavonoids and cannabinoids than others, offering a potential tool for future breeding.
Study: Female Marijuana Plants Contain Nearly 17 Times More CBD Than Males, Researchers Identify the Exact Genes Responsible
Researchers found that female marijuana flowers contained nearly 17 times more CBD than male flowers, and identified major genetic and metabolic differences that help explain the gap in cannabinoid production.
Study: CBC and CBD Combo Shrinks Drug-Resistant Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Tumors in Lab and Animal Models
A peer-reviewed study found that combining CBC and CBD produced strong anti-tumor effects against drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer, reducing invasion and shrinking tumors in both lab and animal models.
Study: CBD Kills Rare Ovarian Tumor Cells by Targeting TRPV2 Channel and Mitochondrial Pathway
A new study found that CBD may kill cells from a rare ovarian tumor by acting through the TRPV2 ion channel and a mitochondrial pathway involved in cell survival and death.
CB1 Activation Helps Speed Wound Healing, Reports Study
Researchers found that activating CB1 boosted key wound-healing processes in human skin cells and accelerated wound closure in mice, suggesting cannabinoids may have therapeutic potential in tissue repair.
CBD May Help Limit the “Second Wave” of Brain Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury, Study Finds
A new review found that CBD may help reduce the delayed secondary wave of brain damage that often follows traumatic brain injury by dampening inflammation, protecting neurons and supporting blood-brain barrier function.
Study: CB2 Activation May Reduce Lung Injury Caused by COVID-19
A recent study found that activating the CB2 receptor reduced inflammation, improved lung function and lowered markers of immune overactivation in an animal model of COVID-19-related lung injury.
Study: Veterans Say Marijuana Helps Manage Symptoms, but Many Avoid Discussing Use With VA Clinicians
A study based on interviews with U.S. veterans found that many use marijuana to help manage symptoms such as chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety and sleep issues, but often avoid discussing it with VA clinicians due to stigma, legal concerns and fears about how it could affect their benefits.
Study Finds Cannabinoids like CBD and THC May Influence Liver Cancer Pathways Through Ion Channels
A new scientific review found that cannabinoids such as CBD and THC may affect liver cancer-related pathways through their interaction with ion channels involved in inflammation, abnormal cell growth and cell death, highlighting their potential relevance to future prevention and treatment strategies.
Study: THC Shown to Disrupt Cavity-Causing Bacteria and Dental Biofilms
Researchers found that THC significantly inhibited the growth and acid production of Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most associated with cavities, while also sharply reducing the formation and activity of dental biofilms in laboratory testing.
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammatory Lipid Build-Up in Visceral Fat Linked to Obesity
A new animal study found that CBD reduced inflammatory lipid build-up in visceral fat tied to obesity, with the strongest effects seen in the fat surrounding internal organs that is most closely associated with metabolic disease.
Study: Germany Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Increased Driving While High
A new analysis found no significant short-term increase in either adult marijuana use or self-reported driving under the influence of marijuana in Germany after legalization, with marijuana-impaired driving among at least monthly users actually falling slightly in the follow-up survey.
