Sep 19 2025
Researchers publishing in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics have found that chlorophyll derivatives, particularly pheophytins, play a significant role in boosting the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD). The study suggests that these natural compounds act as bioenhancers, improving the solubility, absorption, and therapeutic outcomes of CBD.
Sep 18 2025
Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington have found that cannabis use can ease stress and improve sleep for U.S. military veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors as well as published online by …
Sep 18 2025
According to researchers from Universidad de Chile, a cannabidiol (CBD) oil-in-water nanoemulsion shows promising antitumor effects in canine mammary carcinoma cell lines. The formulation, known as CBD-Nem, was created to overcome CBD’s poor solubility in water, which normally requires solvents like ethanol or dimethylsulfoxide that can restrict safe dosing. By incorporating CBD into nanoemulsions using …
Sep 18 2025
A recent study has found that pairing cannabidiol (CBD) with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors could provide a more effective therapy for treating colorectal cancer, which is one of the deadliest forms of cancers worldwide. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, and was conducted by researchers at Korea University College of …
Sep 17 2025
In a study by researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina, and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, cannabis with both high CBD or high THC improved key markers of metabolic and immune health in an animal model of obesity. In the study, published in the American …
Sep 17 2025
A new study covering 20 countries, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, finds that medical cannabis legalization is associated with a large reduction in tobacco and amphetamine use. “Amidst the global shift toward cannabis legalization, this study examines medical cannabis (MC) sales as an indicator of economic …
Sep 15 2025
A new long-term study published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies has found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) produced lasting relief from depression in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with many remaining in remission five years after treatment. The research followed 21 participants from an earlier clinical trial, with 18 completing the five-year follow-up. Results …
Sep 15 2025
Researchers in Poland have developed biodegradable packaging films infused with pollen extract from Cannabis sativa L., showing they can extend the shelf life and protect the quality of grapes. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, tested polysaccharide-based films incorporating cannabis pollen extract as an alternative to conventional petroleum plastics. Thompson …
Sep 12 2025
A comprehensive review published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine examines how medicinal cannabis could address the opioid crisis and global health disparities. The study includes contributions from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, Harvard, and several others.
Sep 12 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine by researchers from the University of Florida examined whether cannabis use contributes to the risk of head and neck cancers. The analysis, which relied on hospital data accessed through the i2b2 platform and ICD-10 codes, found that while cannabis users initially showed higher …
