Activating cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) significantly reduced liver damage, inflammation and iron accumulation in mice with iron overload, according to a new study. The …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Cannabinoids Significantly Improve Insomnia Symptoms, Sleep Quality and Sleep Duration
Cannabinoids can significantly improve insomnia symptoms, sleep quality and several measures of sleep duration and efficiency, according to a new analysis of randomized controlled trials. …
Study: THC May Promote Brain Cell Proliferation and Reduce Inflammation
A new study examining the effects of THC on the brain found that the cannabinoid increased markers associated with cell proliferation while reducing signs of …
Study Finds CBD Protects Neuron-Like Cells From Damage in Parkinson’s Disease Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) may protect brain cells from oxidative damage associated with Parkinson’s disease by preserving a key cellular defense system and maintaining mitochondrial health, according …
Study: Cannabis Extracts Show Antiviral Activity and Alter Immune Responses in Cells
Cannabis extracts containing different combinations of THC, CBD and CBG demonstrated distinct effects on immune activity, with several formulations also significantly reducing viral levels in …
Study: Patients Using THC- and CBD-Rich Cannabis Oil Report Favorable Quality of Life and Sleep Outcomes
Patients receiving full-spectrum cannabis oil rich in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) generally reported favorable quality of life and sleep satisfaction, according to a study …
Clinical Trial: THC Medication Significantly Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares
A medication containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of nightmares among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a randomized clinical …
Sound-Based Cultivation Protocol Nearly Doubled Marijuana Flower Yield in New Study
Marijuana plants exposed to a bioacoustic protocol produced nearly twice as much usable dry flower as untreated plants in a new cultivation study. The study, conducted …
Study: Cannabis Extract Reduced UVB-Induced Oxidative Stress in Melanoma Cell Model
A cannabis extract rich in neutral cannabinoids significantly reduced ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced oxidative stress and partially restored a key regulator of pigment-producing cells, according to …
Study: California Adult Marijuana Use Remained Largely Stable After Retail Sales Began, While Edible Use Rose
Adult marijuana use in California remained largely stable during the seven years following the launch of licensed recreational sales, although consumption shifted away from smoking …
