CBD significantly reduced the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in male mice, while also reducing biological pathways associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, according to newly published research. The study, published online August 10 in the Journal of Lipid Research, examined male and female mice genetically predisposed to developing atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup …
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Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Phytocannabinoids May Support Bone Health and Fracture Healing, Finds New Review
A new scientific review concludes that cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids may have beneficial effects on bone health, including promoting fracture healing, reducing bone loss and decreasing fracture-related pain. The review, published September 8 in Current Osteoporosis Reports, was conducted by researchers at Rutgers University. Researchers examined recent laboratory, animal and human studies on how phytocannabinoids affect bone …
Yearlong Study Finds CBD Reduces Seizures and Hospital Visits in Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A yearlong study involving more than 100 children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy found that cannabidiol (CBD) was associated with sustained reductions in seizures, epilepsy severity, medication use and hospital visits. The peer-reviewed study, published in the September issue of Epilepsy & Behavior, involved 103 patients under the age of 18 who received purified CBD through …
Researchers Map Nearly 2.7 Million Cannabis Genetic Variants, Identify Gene Strongly Linked to CBD Levels
Researchers have created the most comprehensive map to date of genetic variation among cannabis plants in China, identifying nearly 2.7 million genetic variants. The peer-reviewed study, published today in BMC Plant Biology, analyzed 271 Cannabis sativa accessions collected from 29 populations across 12 provinces in China. Researchers included scientists from Shenyang Medical College, China’s Institute …
Topical CBD Oil Nearly Eliminates Severe Keloids and Restores Function in Patient, NIH Case Report Finds
Topical cannabidiol (CBD) oil was associated with a dramatic reduction in severe, treatment-resistant keloids and a full restoration of function in a patient with chronic graft-versus-host disease, according to a new case report from researchers with the National Institutes of Health. The report, accepted September 2 for publication in JAAD Case Reports, was authored by …
Swiss Study Finds Regulated Marijuana Sales Lead to Lower-Risk Consumption Without Increasing Use
Regulated access to marijuana through pharmacies appears to encourage existing consumers to shift toward potentially lower-risk methods of consumption without increasing how often they use marijuana, according to new interim results from a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Bern. The Safer Cannabis Research in Pharmacies randomized controlled Trial (SCRIPT) involves 1,177 adults …
Federal Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Detecting Over 100 Pesticides on Marijuana Plants
Federal researchers have developed a rapid screening method capable of detecting 108 of 113 pesticides tested on marijuana plant material, potentially providing a faster way to identify contaminated samples before more extensive laboratory analysis. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, was conducted by Megan I. Chambers and Walter B. Wilson …
Study Finds Moderate Drought Can Considerably Reduce Marijuana Water Use Without Hurting Flower Production or CBD Yield
Marijuana plants subjected to moderate water restrictions during flowering used less water without suffering reductions in flower production or CBD yield, according to a new study published this week in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science For the study, researchers from the University of Hohenheim and the University of Applied Science examined two CBD-dominant medicinal …
CBD May Support Post-Exercise Recovery but Does Not Directly Improve Athletic Performance, Review Finds
A new scientific review concludes that cannabidiol (CBD) can help athletes recover from strenuous exercise by reducing muscle soreness and certain markers of muscle damage, although researchers found no evidence that it directly improves athletic performance. The review, published in the September 2026 issue of the International Medical Journal, examined research published between 2021 and …
Study Identifies Molecular Mechanism Behind Cannabinoid Tolerance
Researchers have identified a molecular process that appears to drive long-term cannabinoid tolerance in mice, offering new insight into why repeated exposure to cannabinoids can produce progressively weaker effects. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that repeated activation of cannabinoid CB1 receptors triggers a cellular process that causes …
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