A new study has found substantial interest in cannabidiol (CBD) among patients in Bulgaria with chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases, with more than 85% saying they would consider using CBD if it were recommended by a healthcare professional. Published in the journal Pharmacia, the study was conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Plovdiv …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation, Partially Restores Immune-Cell Function in Study of Gulf War Illness
Chronic cannabidiol (CBD) treatment reduced excessive brain inflammation and partially restored impaired immune-cell function in a model of Gulf War Illness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California. The study examined how Gulf War Illness affects microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, as animals age. Gulf War Illness is a …
CBD and Anti-Inflammatory Drug Combination Shows Potential Against Aggressive Brain Tumors in Preliminary Study
A liposomal formulation combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib may help slow the progression of high-grade glioma, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland examined formulations containing CBD, celecoxib or a combination of the two. The treatments were …
CBD Supplementation May Strengthen Honeybee Immune Defenses, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation may help strengthen immune defenses on the surface of honeybees, according to a new study published in the journal Molecules and conducted by researchers from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. “The aim of the study was to determine the effect of cannabidiol extract (CBD) on the activity of the proteolytic …
Study: CBD Produces Memory Improvements Comparable to Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) improved memory and produced effects comparable to estrogen therapy in a rat model of menopause-related cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The research was conducted by scientists affiliated with the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. “The aim of …
Researchers Develop Low-Cost Method for Measuring CBD Without High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Researchers have developed a low-cost method for measuring cannabidiol (CBD) that could provide laboratories with an alternative when more expensive testing equipment is unavailable. The findings are presented in a study that’s published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires and Argentina’s National Scientific and …
Review of Nearly 1,000 Products Finds Just 31% of CBD Products Accurately Labeled
Fewer than one-third of consumer CBD products contained an amount of cannabidiol within 10% of what was listed on their labels, according to a new review published in Phytochemistry Letters. Researchers from L-Università ta’ Malta reviewed 28 peer-reviewed analytical studies published between 2017 and 2025, covering CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, vape products and topicals sold …
CBD and Diclofenac Combination Kills Certain Staph Bacteria in Lab Study
A combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac killed certain types of bacteria more effectively than either compound alone, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and the University of Bucharest evaluated the antibacterial activity and …
CBD Protects Brain Cells From Methamphetamine-Induced Damage, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps protect brain cells from damage caused by methamphetamine, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Kunming Medical University examined the effects of CBD on primary hippocampal neurons exposed to methamphetamine. The hippocampus is a region of the brain involved in memory, learning and emotional regulation. …
CBD May Improve Cognition, Behavior and Sleep in People With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy, Review Finds
CBD can improve cognition, behavior, communication, sleep and other nonseizure outcomes in people with severe forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy, according to a systematic review published in the journal Epilepsy Research. Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Federico II University examined studies involving patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and other complex …
