A new study published in Drug Design, Development and Therapy suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the heart from damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (DOX) by activating the Hippo signaling pathway. DOX is widely used to treat cancer but is known for its cardiotoxic effects. While previous research has indicated that CBD …
Category: Studies
Jan 27 2025
Study Highlights Cannabis’s Potential in Combatting Alzheimer’s Disease
Cannabis’ chemical diversity and its potential as a multi-target treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are at the center of a new review published in IBRO Neuroscience Reports. The review categorizes the compounds found in cannabis into cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, exploring their roles in combating AD-related pathological features. With AD’s complexity often rendering single-target therapies insufficient, …
Jan 25 2025
Study: Coaching Program Shows Promise in Optimizing Cannabis Use for Veterans With Chronic Pain
Researchers from the University of Michigan have conducted a feasibility pilot study on a novel coaching intervention aimed at helping Veterans optimize their use of medical cannabis products for managing chronic pain. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and available online via the U.S. National Library of Medicine, involved Veterans with chronic …
Jan 24 2025
Study Finds Cannabigerol May Treat Atopic Dermatitis by Targeting Key Inflammatory Pathways
Cannabigerol (CBG), a cannabis compound, may help to treat atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in the journal Cells. Researchers from the Catholic University of Korea used both cellular and mouse models of AD to evaluate the therapeutic effects of CBG. The findings revealed significant reductions in inflammation and improvements in skin health. …
Jan 22 2025
Full-Spectrum CBD Oil Reduces Key Markers of Muscle Damage in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Muscle & Nerve shows that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil may help treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Alfenas in Brazil, the study focused on both in vitro and in vivo models, using an animal model. “Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is …
Jan 21 2025
Researchers Develop “Index of Cannabis Equivalence” to Standardize Doses Across Different Consumption Methods
A recent study by researchers from The University of British Columbia introduces the Index of Cannabis Equivalence (ICE), a user-centered approach aimed at standardizing cannabis doses across various modes of consumption. The study, published by the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, involved 1,368 participants aged 18 to 93, with a mean age of 31.6 years, and …
Jan 21 2025
Study: CBD Protects Against Some of the Toxic Effects of Cadmium
A study conducted by researchers from Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Medicine and Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine explored cannabidiol (CBD) as a possible treatment for cadmium-induced toxicity. Current chelation therapies for cadmium poisoning are associated with severe side effects, prompting interest in safer alternatives. The research involved four groups of mice, with groups II …
Jan 17 2025
Study Finds 79% of Adults Struggle With Sleep; 16% Use Cannabis, Surpassing Prescription Aids
A recent Harris Poll survey conducted for Green Thumb Industries’ incredibles brand reveals that sleep difficulties impact nearly 79% of adults age 21 and older. The survey highlights a growing trend of using cannabis as a sleep aid, with 16% of adults turning to marijuana—more than those who use prescription sleep aids (12%) or alcohol …
Jan 14 2025
Study: High-Potency Cannabis Use Linked to Improved Mood and Decreased Anxiety, No Negative Impact on Emotional Regulation
A study by researchers from Oregon State University and Washington State University has found that high-potency cannabis may improve mood and decrease anxiety in young adults, while having no affects on emotional regulation. Published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, the study “used a novel methodology to examine the acute effects of high-potency cannabis flower …
Jan 13 2025
Study: Cannabidiol Found to Alleviate Intestinal Fibrosis in Ulcerative Colitis
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) has therapeutic potential for combatting intestinal fibrosis in ulcerative colitis. For the study, researchers from Jiamusi University, Tianjin First Central Hospital, and Nankai University in China investigated the effects of CBD on in an animal model, utilizing various techniques such as enzyme-linked …