Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

Study Finds Low-Dose THC Reduces Breast Cancer Aggressiveness, Improves Tamoxifen Sensitivity in Tumor Models

A new study finds that brief exposure to low doses of THC can push breast cancer cells toward a less aggressive state, reducing their ability …

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Study of More Than 91,000 Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension and Other Metabolic Conditions

Marijuana use was associated with a lower risk of developing several metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, in a large study involving more …

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Study Finds German Medical Marijuana Flower Prices Fell 31% in One Year as High-THC Products Dominated Demand

Medical marijuana prices in German fell 31% over the course of a year while products containing at least 20% THC overwhelmingly dominated supply and demand, …

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Study of Nearly 2,000 Medical Marijuana Patients Finds Seizure Frequency Improved in 67.6%

A study involving 1,940 medical marijuana patients found that seizure frequency improved in 67.6% of participants over the study period. The study, published online August …

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Federally Funded Study Finds Cancer Patients Report Pain, Sleep and Other Benefits From Marijuana, Researchers Call for Insurance Coverage

A federally funded study of cancer patients found that those using marijuana and cannabinoid products commonly reported benefits including pain relief, improved sleep, physical relaxation …

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Oklahoma THC Extraction Facility Operator Charged With Murder After Explosion Kills Two

The operator of an Oklahoma marijuana extraction facility has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after an explosion killed two men and damaged …

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Study of More Than 900,000 U.S. Adults Finds Older Veterans Use Marijuana More Often Than Nonveterans

Older military veterans reported higher rates of marijuana use and consumed it more frequently than nonveterans of similar ages, according to a study involving more …

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Study of Hundreds of Young Adults Finds No Significant Difference in Arterial Stiffness Between Marijuana Users and Nonusers

A study involving more than 500 young adults found no significant overall differences in arterial stiffness between marijuana users and nonusers. The study, published August …

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Randomized Clinical Trial Finds Low-THC Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract Significantly Improved Autism Symptoms in Children

A low-THC, full-spectrum cannabis extract significantly improved core and associated symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents compared with placebo, according to a …

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Study Finds Silver Nanoparticles Can Trigger THC and CBD Production in Cannabis Cell Cultures

Researchers have found that silver nanoparticles can trigger cannabis cell cultures to produce measurable amounts of THC and CBD, potentially offering a new approach to …

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