According to a study published in the journal Molecules, Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN) may have anticancer effects against cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of bile duct cancer. Researchers from Srinakharinwirot University and Kasetsart University examined the effects of the three cannabinoids on two human cholangiocarcinoma cell lines. They found that all three compounds …
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Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Improved Quality of Life and Symptom Relief Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Marijuana use may help patients with inflammatory bowel disease manage nausea, joint pain, insomnia and other symptoms while improving their quality of life, according to a study published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Researchers from the University of Florida surveyed 108 marijuana consumers diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis about their usage patterns, symptoms, …
Study Finds Recreational Marijuana Legalization Increased Agricultural Employment by About 9%
States that launched legal recreational marijuana sales experienced an approximately 9% increase in agricultural employment, according to a study prepared for presentation at the 2026 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting. Researchers from Texas Tech University examined employment and wage data from 45 states between 1990 and 2024, comparing states that opened recreational marijuana …
CBD Supplementation May Strengthen Honeybee Immune Defenses, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation may help strengthen immune defenses on the surface of honeybees, according to a new study published in the journal Molecules and conducted by researchers from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. “The aim of the study was to determine the effect of cannabidiol extract (CBD) on the activity of the proteolytic …
Study: CBD Produces Memory Improvements Comparable to Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) improved memory and produced effects comparable to estrogen therapy in a rat model of menopause-related cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The research was conducted by scientists affiliated with the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. “The aim of …
Cannabis Seed Compounds May Protect Nerve Cells From Parkinson’s-Related Damage, Study Finds
Compounds found in cannabis seeds may help protect nerve cells from damage associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study published in Tissue and Cell. The research was conducted by scientists affiliated with Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine and Ningxia Medical University. Researchers examined phenylpropionamides, a group of naturally occurring compounds …
Study Finds CBG Improves Kidney Lipid Metabolism Following a High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
Cannabigerol (CBG) may help protect the kidneys from early damage caused by diets high in fat and sugar, according to a new study. Researchers examined the effects of CBG on kidney lipid metabolism in male Wistar rats fed a high-fat, high-sucrose diet for six weeks. Such diets are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and …
Researchers Develop Low-Cost Method for Measuring CBD Without High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Researchers have developed a low-cost method for measuring cannabidiol (CBD) that could provide laboratories with an alternative when more expensive testing equipment is unavailable. The findings are presented in a study that’s published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires and Argentina’s National Scientific and …
THC Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Changes, Study Finds
Delta-9 THC improved cognitive performance and reduced several brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease in rats, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biosciences. Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the effects of THC in male Wistar rats with chemically induced cognitive decline designed to mimic certain characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. The …
Review of Nearly 1,000 Products Finds Just 31% of CBD Products Accurately Labeled
Fewer than one-third of consumer CBD products contained an amount of cannabidiol within 10% of what was listed on their labels, according to a new review published in Phytochemistry Letters. Researchers from L-Università ta’ Malta reviewed 28 peer-reviewed analytical studies published between 2017 and 2025, covering CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, vape products and topicals sold …
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