Feb 13 2025
In a new study, researchers at Cornell University have examined how postharvest drying and curing methods impact the cannabinoid content and microbial levels in industrial hemp. Published in the journal Plants, the study analyzed three drying techniques—hot air drying at 75°C, ambient air drying at 25°C, and freeze drying—followed by curing in sealed glass jars …
Feb 12 2025
A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that cannabidol (CBD) delivered via nanoemulsions may help reduce autism-like behaviors and prevent neural damage in autism. For the study, researchers sought to address CBD’s low oral bioavailability by developing a nanoemulsion formulation using CBD-rich corn oil. The study evaluated the effects of this …
Feb 10 2025
According to the results of a new study, a cannabidiol (CBD) hydrogel microneedle patch may offer significant therapeutic benefits for psoriasis patients. Published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, the study found that CBD can inhibit the proliferation of keratinocytes, a key factor in psoriasis progression. Researchers from Kunming Medical University and Central South …
Feb 10 2025
A large-scale study analyzing over a decade of data from Washington state suggests that a higher density of marijuana retail stores is associated with lower mortality rates from opioid overdoses and accidental poisonings. Published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the study examined county-level mortality data from 2009 to 2020, comparing it …
Feb 09 2025
A new study published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics suggests that nonpsychotropic cannabinoids (npCBs) such as cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) may help reduce abdominal pain associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from the University of Calgary found that these cannabinoids, both individually and in combination, alleviated visceral hypersensitivity in an …
Feb 07 2025
A study published in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help mitigate lung damage caused by pulmonary contusions resulting from blunt chest trauma. Researchers conducted the study using an animal model, with rats divided into four groups: A control group, a trauma group, a group with trauma that …
Feb 06 2025
A study published in Scientific Reports found that cannabidiol (CBD) disrupts lipid metabolism and induces apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells through cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1R)-mediated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Researchers examined how CBD affects lipid metabolic pathways in ovarian cancer cells, given the role of metabolic reprogramming in tumor survival. The study found that …
Feb 02 2025
A study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology found that CBD, delivered using nanotechnology, provided neuroprotective effects in an animal model of retinal excitotoxicity. Researchers from the University of Catania, University of Crete, University of Enna, and University of Campania, all in Italy, examined CBD’s effects in rats with retinal damage induced by α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic …
Jan 30 2025
A study being published soon by the International Journal of Drug Policy, published online ahead of print by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, analyzes the impact of recreational marijuana retailer allocation on emergency department visits in Ontario. Researchers from York University, Western University, and the University of Toronto conducted a longitudinal study using health …
Jan 30 2025
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that co-using alcohol and cannabis does not produce additional changes in brain connectivity compared to heavy alcohol use alone. For the study, researchers from the University of California conducted a secondary analysis of three clinical laboratory studies, examining resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) in 60 individuals. Participants …
