A new study published in Natural Product Research reports that two rare varin-type cannabinoids may offer meaningful anticancer potential, with researchers identifying strong cytotoxic effects in breast and colon cancer cell lines. The work was conducted by a team at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, who developed a method to generate hard-to-access cannabinoids from …
Category: Studies
THC-Based Medication Reduced Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients in Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomized clinical trial published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that dronabinol, a medication made with synthetic THC, reduced agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease over a three-week treatment period. The research team, based at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and several collaborating centers, conducted the trial across five inpatient and …
Study: CBD Shown to Reduce Placental Inflammation in Research Using Human Tissue
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and U.S. Library of Medicine reports that cannabidiol may reduce inflammation in human placental tissue. The research was conducted by a team from Charles University. The study examined how CBD influences inflammation triggered by lipopolysaccharide exposure in term placenta explants and primary trophoblast cells. Investigators …
Study: Long-Acting Injectable CBD Shows Weeks-Long Presence in Calves, Suggesting Possible Use for Painful Farm Procedures
According to the results of a new study, a single injection of liposomal cannabidiol could offer prolonged pain relief for calves, a growing priority in livestock management. The study, published in the Journal of Dairy Science and conducted by researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agriculture Research Organization Volcani Institute, examined the …
CBD May Help Stabilize Brain Chemistry in People at High Risk for Psychosis, Study Finds
A new study from researchers at King’s College London offers news evidence that cannabidiol could help regulate brain activity tied to memory and early signs of psychosis. The findings, published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, examined how a single dose of CBD affected the relationship between hippocampal glutamate levels and brain activation during a verbal learning …
Study: Betel Leaf and CBD Formulations Show Strong Antibacterial Activity Against Drug-Resistant Canine Skin Infections
A new study published in Veterinary World and conducted by researchers at Kasetsart University reports that both betel leaf extract and CBD-based formulations offer promising topical alternatives for treating drug-resistant canine pyoderma. The research team evaluated the antibacterial strength of multiple preparations, including betel leaf extract, a betel leaf nanoemulsion, CBD dissolved in ethanol, water-soluble …
Soil Conditions Can Dramatically Reshape Hemp’s Cannabinoid Profile, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants reports that soil composition plays a decisive role in shaping the chemical profile of outdoor-grown hemp, altering cannabinoid levels by wide margins even when cultivars are grown under otherwise identical conditions. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University compared two popular hemp varieties grown in a conventional …
Study: Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Reduced Pain and Lower Reliance on Prescription Painkillers
A study published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse examines how Louisiana’s medical marijuana program is shaping pain management habits across the state. Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed more than 2,000 participants and found clear patterns in who uses medical marijuana, how often they use it, and how it relates to prescription …
Study: CBD May Counteract Methamphetamine-Related Neurotoxicity by Targeting S1R
Published in Cellular Signalling, researchers from Kunming Medical University report new evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce key drivers of methamphetamine-related neurotoxicity. Their findings center on the sigma-1 receptor (S1R), a chaperone protein that appears to play a central role in methamphetamine-induced cellular damage.
Cannabis Substitution in Managed Alcohol Programs Reduces Daily Drinking, Study Finds
A new analysis published in the International Journal of Drug Policy found that offering cannabis alongside controlled alcohol dosing can cut alcohol consumption among people enrolled in a Managed Alcohol Program. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Victoria, who evaluated a pilot program launched in January 2023 that allowed participants to …
