A new study published in Experimental Lung Research found that inhaled CBD reversed several seizure-related and inflammatory effects linked to chronic nicotine pouch exposure in mice. Researchers from Augusta University examined how acute and chronic oral nicotine exposure affected seizure vulnerability, neuroinflammation and glymphatic function, while also testing whether inhaled CBD could counteract those effects. …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
Study Highlights Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Muscle Health and CBD’s Therapeutic Potential
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Metabolism highlights the role of the endocannabinoid system in skeletal muscle health, while exploring CBD’s potential benefits for conditions affecting muscle function and metabolism. Researchers from Université Clermont Auvergne examined how the endocannabinoid system, particularly the CB1 receptor, affects skeletal muscle development and function. According to …
CBD Shows Potential for Improving Sleep and Reducing Seizures in Angelman Syndrome
A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology found that chronic cannabidiol treatment improved sleep deficits and reduced spontaneous seizures in an animal model of Angelman syndrome. The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University, examined the effects of CBD in mice lacking the maternal Ube3a gene, a widely used model of Angelman syndrome. Angelman …
CBD-Rich Oil Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology found that CBD-rich oil may help protect against cellular damage associated with Parkinson’s disease. The study was conducted by researchers from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hacettepe University Faculty of Pharmacy and Çukurova University Faculty of Pharmacy. For the study, researchers used SH-SY5Y cells, …
Study: Long-Term Purified CBD Use Well Tolerated in Children With Severe Autism, Linked to Sustained Symptom Improvements
A long-term observational study published this week in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated and associated with sustained improvements in children with severe autism spectrum disorder. The study was conducted by researchers from Equipo de Neurodesarrollo INIZIO in Tucumán, Hospital General de Agudos J.M. Ramos Mejía in Buenos Aires, …
Study: CBD Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Linked Tau Buildup
A new study published by Metabolic Brain Disease found that cannabidiol (CBD) improved spatial learning and memory while reducing Alzheimer’s-related tau changes in a rat model of the disease. Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia, MAHSA University and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman examined whether CBD could affect the PP2A-tau pathway, which is tied to neurofibrillary tangle …
CBD Suppresses HIV Replication and Immune Inflammation, Finds Study
A new study published by Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that cannabidiol (CBD) suppressed HIV and SIV replication in laboratory models, while also reducing inflammation tied to infection. Researchers from Emory University School of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Florida State University, University of California San Diego, Weill …
Study: CBD Enhances Oxycodone’s Pain-Relieving Effects Without Increasing Reward-Related Effects
A study published today by The Journal of Pain found that cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the pain-relieving effects of oxycodone without increasing reward-related effects tied to the opioid. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Florida and Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, examined whether CBD could increase the antinociceptive effects of oxycodone while …
Study: CBD Increases Tamoxifen-Induced Cell Death in Breast Cancer Cells
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell & Bioscience found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help restore sensitivity to tamoxifen in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, potentially improving the effectiveness of a widely used endocrine therapy. Researchers from Korea University College of Medicine investigated the effects of CBD on tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer models, focusing on ER-positive breast …
Study: CBD Well Tolerated in Children With Autism, Linked to Improvements in Social Symptoms
A new study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated in children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder, with researchers reporting significant improvements in social symptoms and overall target symptoms during a six-week trial. The study was conducted by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine …
