Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Associated With Improved Pain, Sleep and Mood in Over 90% of Older Adults

Medical cannabis was associated with significant reductions in pain, insomnia and mood or behavioral symptoms among older adults, with more than 90% of evaluable patients …

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A Look at More Than 30 Cannabis and Cannabinoid Clinical Trials Published in 2026

Clinical trials published in 2026 have continued to examine the potential therapeutic effects of marijuana and individual cannabinoids across a wide range of conditions, including …

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Clinical Trial: THC/CBD Oil Significantly Reduced Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Patients With Severe Dementia

A combination of THC and CBD significantly reduced the use of as-needed psychotropic medications among older patients with severe dementia, while being well tolerated and …

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Study Finds CBD Reduces Stress and Improves Survival in Farmed Sea Bass

Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced physiological stress and was associated with improved survival in juvenile sea bass, according to a study examining CBD as a potential tool …

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CBD and CBDA Hemp Extract May Help Calm Stressed Shelter Dogs, Study Finds

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study found that a hemp extract rich in cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) increased resting and reduced activity among …

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Study Finds CBD Suppresses HER2 Breast Cancer Receptor and Increases Cancer Cell Death

A new study found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced the expression of a key receptor that drives HER2-positive breast cancer while activating cellular stress pathways and …

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Study Finds Cannabis-Turmeric Cream May Improve Eczema and Psoriasis Symptoms

A study published this week in the journal Cosmetics found that a topical cream containing cannabis and turmeric extracts was associated with reduced symptoms of …

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Study Finds CBD Hydrogel Strongly Inhibits Staph Bacteria Growth Without Harming Human Skin Cells

According to a new study published in ACS Omega, cannabidiol (CBD)-loaded hydrogel strongly inhibited Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium responsible for many skin and soft-tissue infections, …

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Study Finds CBD Inhibits Dental Plaque Bacteria and Biofilm Formation

A new study found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly inhibited the growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus oralis, a bacterium involved in the early development of …

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Study Identifies 227 Cannabis Terpenes and Details Why Cultivars Smell So Different

A new study has identified 227 terpenes in cannabis and mapped the genes that help determine why different cultivars develop their own distinct aromas and …

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