Mar 18 2025
New research published in Journal of Neurochemistry finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may protect against neuronal death in epilepsy by inhibiting neurotoxic reactive astrocytes, a subtype of astrocytes implicated in the disease’s progression. In a kainic acid-induced mouse model of epilepsy, researchers found that neurotoxic reactive astrocytes, triggered by microglia-secreted cytokines such as IL-1α, TNFα, and …
Mar 18 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that mouthwash containing cannabidiol (CBD) and spilanthol significantly improved oral health markers in patients with plaque-associated gingivitis. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia conducted a double-blind study involving 40 participants, comparing the effects of an oral rinse containing CBD, spilanthol, and tea tree …
Mar 18 2025
A significant portion of cancer patients regularly consume cannabis, according to new research. “Given the potential positive and negative impacts of cannabis use during cancer care, more information is needed to understand how changes in cannabis legalization and social norms have affected cannabis use and clinical disclosure among cancer survivors”, states the abstract of the …
Mar 18 2025
According to a systematic review published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, psilocybin use is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal ideation. Researchers from over a dozen research hospitals and universities across the U.S., London and Canada analyzed data from multiple studies to assess the impact of psychedelic therapies on suicide-related outcomes. Four clinical …
Mar 13 2025
According to the results of a new study, 40% of military veterans in the United States who suffer from chronic pain consume cannabis to treat their ailment. Published in the journal Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of California at San Francisco and Yale University. …
Mar 12 2025
A new government-funded study published in Pharmacology Reports has found that certain terpenes found in cannabis may provide effective relief for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. The research, conducted by the University of Arizona Health Sciences and funded by the National Institutes of Health, builds on prior studies demonstrating terpenes’ pain-relieving properties in models of inflammation …
Mar 11 2025
The first few months of 2025 have already yielded a wide range of notable cannabis studies, exploring everything from its medical potential in brain health and pain management, to the effects of marijuana legalization laws. Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the world and in much of the United States, researchers continue to …
Mar 11 2025
A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience findss that cannabis extract may help alleviate insomnia in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Conducted by researchers from Brazilian institutions including Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, the study examined the effects of oral cannabis extract on cognition, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness in six patients with moderate Parkinson’s …
Mar 10 2025
A groundbreaking study from from the Hector Institute for Translational Brain Research at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has revealed that a single dose of psilocin (the psychoactive metabolite of psilocybin) boosts brain cell growth and connectivity. The findings offer valuable insights into the neurobiological mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of psilocybin, …
Mar 06 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that 96% of Vermont primary care providers are either neutral or in agreement that psychedelics have high therapeutic potential. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Vermont, highlights a growing openness among healthcare professionals toward the medical use of substances like psilocybin, …
