Feb 26 2025
A study being published in the journal Pharmacology Research & Perspectives found that psilocin, the active metabolite of psilocybin, “exhibits significant therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy.” Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Tarbiat Modares University conducted experiments using mouse seizure models to evaluate psilocin’s effects. The …
Feb 24 2025
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal ACS Omega shows that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), could serve as promising treatments for HER2-positive ovarian cancer. Researchers from Kasetsart University, Nation University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, and the Thailand Science Park conducted kinase inhibition assays, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), molecular docking, and …
Feb 24 2025
A study published in the journal Cephalalgia using an animal model found that a combination of CBD and THC may significantly reduce migraine symptoms. Researchers from the University of Iowa, Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Center in Iowa explored how these cannabinoids influence light aversion, pain …
Feb 23 2025
Psychedelics, particularly psilocybin and MDMA, may be a useful tool in combatting prolonged grief disorder, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of Virginia. “Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is distinct from yet related to non-pathologic grief, depression, addiction, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with …
Feb 20 2025
A new study published by bioRxiv and the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that psilocybin could help mitigate the effects of repetitive mild head injuries, a condition linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. For the study, researchers from Northeastern University, Delaware State University, and Indiana University examined the impact of psilocybin on an …
Feb 20 2025
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively combat colorectal cancer (CRC), showing antitumor effects across multiple cell lines, regardless of genetic mutations. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, researchers from The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle in Australia tested CBD on four CRC cell lines—HCT116, HT-29, LS174T, …
Feb 20 2025
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could lead to significant improvements in anxiety, pessimism, and disease acceptance among those with Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospital. Published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, the study focused on a 43-year-old patient who struggled with anxious ruminations and difficulty adjusting to her diagnosis. …
Feb 19 2025
A new placebo-controlled study found that mucoadhesive strips containing tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) led to significant weight loss and metabolic improvements over 90 days. The study involved 44 participants, including 31 women and 13 men, with an average age of 51.75 years. Researchers tested two different doses: 8 mg THCV/10 mg CBD and 16 …
Feb 19 2025
A recent study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that patients with cancer who use medical marijuana report substantial improvements in managing symptoms. The study found that although most cancer patients find symptom relief from using medical marijuana, high out-of-pocket costs remain a major barrier, particularly for those already facing financial hardship. …
Feb 19 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Proteomics explores the antibacterial properties of cannabidiol (CBD), revealing its potential as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. The research focused on Bacillus licheniformis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecium, using bacterial inhibition assays, label-free proteomics, and metabolomics to analyze CBD’s effects. The findings indicate that CBD causes significant …
