A study published today in Cancer Letters found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced chemotherapy-related cognitive problems, improving several brain functions commonly affected in cancer survivors. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California, examined whether CBD could help address cancer therapy-related cognitive impairments, a condition often reported by patients after chemotherapy. These impairments can …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
Study: Micro- and Nanoparticles May Improve CBD Absorption Under the Tongue
A new study published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology found that cannabidiol (CBD) delivery may be improved through specially designed micro- and nanoparticles made for use under the tongue. The study, conducted by researchers from Gazi University and Yozgat Bozok University, examined CBD-loaded particles produced through electrospray technology, a process that …
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
Study: CBD Promotes Intestinal Stem Cell Regeneration Following Radiation Exposure
According to a study published in the journal Experimental & Molecular Medicine, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against radiation-related intestinal damage by stimulating the regeneration of intestinal stem cells. Researchers from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine and Guangdong Pharmaceutical University examined how CBD affected mice exposed to a lethal …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
Researchers from the University of Messina found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammation in canine mammary carcinoma cells without harming cell viability, suggesting it may have therapeutic potential for one of the most common cancers affecting female dogs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Veterinary Science and the Department of Chemical, Biological, …
Study: CBD Triggers Anti-Cancer Effects in Breast Cancer Cells, Including Drug-Resistant Line
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced breast cancer cell growth, promoted apoptosis and altered the expression of genes tied to several major cancer pathways. Researchers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and Yozgat Bozok University examined the effects of CBD on two breast cancer cell lines: MCF-7, which is sensitive to …
Study: THC and CBD May Strengthen Cisplatin’s Effects Against Cervical Cancer Cells
According to a new study published by Cancer Reports, combining cisplatin with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the chemotherapy drug’s anticancer effects in cervical cancer cells. Researchers from the University of Pretoria examined how THC and CBD interacted with cisplatin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug for cervical cancer that can be limited by …
Study Finds CBD May Strengthen Effects of Breast Cancer Drug
A new study published by Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry found that cannabidiol (CBD) may enhance the effects of the cancer drug olaparib in certain breast cancer models, particularly triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers from Yeditepe University examined whether CBD could improve the response of BRCA-wild type breast cancer cells to olaparib, a PARP inhibitor commonly used …
Study: CBD Shows Benefit for Schizophrenia Symptoms
Cannabidiol (CBD) may provide a small but statistically significant benefit for certain schizophrenia symptoms when used alongside standard antipsychotic treatment, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, published in European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, was conducted by researchers from the University of Thessaly, the Technical University of Munich and the …
Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Reversing Brain Changes Linked to Relapse
A new study published in Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced heroin-seeking behavior by reversing brain changes linked to relapse, particularly in pathways tied to microglial function. The study was conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Researchers examined how CBD affects the basolateral amygdala, or BLA, a brain …
