Dec 10 2023
The cannabis compound cannabichromene (CBD) “has potential anti-inflammatory effects and may be useful for preventing or treating inflammation”, according to a new study published in the journal Plants. CBC is a widely unknown non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana. The compound has “recently been shown to possess several medicinal properties”, notes the abstract of the study. …
Dec 08 2023
According to a new study, cannabidiol (CBD) “promotes cardiomyocyte proliferation and heart regeneration” following heart attacks. Titled Cannabidiol represses miR-143 to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation and heart regeneration after myocardial infarction, the study is being publishing in the upcoming issue of the European Journal of Pharmacology, and it was published online ahead of print by the …
Dec 01 2023
Those who consume marijuana have higher levels of emotional comprehension and empathy compared to non-users, according to a study published by the Journal of Neuroscience Research. “It has been reported that cannabis consumption affects the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a structure with a central role in mediating the empathic response”, notes the study’s researchers. “In …
Nov 30 2023
According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, the majority of cancer patients suffering from refractory pain say medical marijuana helps them cope with their illness. For the study researchers from the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, both in Israel, as well as the Hospital Quirónsalud …
Nov 29 2023
According to a meta-analysis of clinical trials, those who consume cannabis or cannabis products often experience weight loss and reduced BMIs, indicating that they may be useful in treating obesity. The study was published in the recent issue of the International Journal of Obesity, with its abstract published online ahead of print by the National …
Nov 27 2023
A single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) provides relief from acute dental pain, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the Journal of Dental Research. Conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center, the study is titled Cannabidiol as an …
Nov 22 2023
Highschoolers were no more likely to use marijuana after it was legalized, according to a study conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While perceived marijuana use by family and friends was found to increase the possibility of marijuana use in highschoolers, no association was found between the legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use …
Nov 19 2023
A new study found anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effects of CBD in an animal model. “Status epilepticus (SE) is a series of seizures that can lead to serious neurological damages”, states the study, conducted by researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. “This study aimed to determine the efficacy of various doses of CBD on lithium-pilocarpine-induced …
Nov 15 2023
In a new study the use of marijuana led to significant improvements in symptom severity including reduced nightmares and better sleep among those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida. It was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, as well as by the …
Nov 12 2023
In a new study the administration of CBD “resulted in a significant improvement in the biochemical, antioxidant status, morphological, and molecular measures in leukemia in adult male rats.” The study was conducted by researchers at the University Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), the Scientific Research Superior Council (Spain), Victoria University (Australia), the University of Melbourne (Australia), …
