Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

CBD Reduced Joint Inflammation and Bone Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Model, Study Finds

Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced joint inflammation, abnormal blood vessel growth and bone destruction in a rat model of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in …

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CBD Reduced Seizure Severity and Memory Problems in an Animal Model of Epilepsy, Study Finds

Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced seizure severity and improved recognition memory in rats with epilepsy-like symptoms, according to a study published in Neuropharmacology. Researchers from Minzu University …

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CBD Reduced Inflammation and Fat Buildup in Human Immune Cells Exposed to Saturated Fat, Study Finds

Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammatory signaling and intracellular triglyceride accumulation in human macrophage-like cells exposed to excess saturated fat, according to a study published in Frontiers …

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Utah to Open Applications for New Independent Medical Marijuana Pharmacy on August 3

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will begin accepting applications Monday for a new independent medical marijuana pharmacy intended to improve access for …

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Greek Doctors Support Medical Marijuana but Report Major Knowledge Gaps, Study Finds

Most oncologists, anesthesiologists and neurologists in Greece view medical marijuana positively, but relatively few are familiar with its use or knowledgeable about potential contraindications, according …

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Researchers Identify Key Genetic Regions Controlling Cannabinoid and Terpene Diversity in Marijuana

A relatively small number of genetic regions appear to control much of the variation in major cannabinoids and monoterpenes found in marijuana, according to a …

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Study Validates Rapid Method for Measuring THC, CBD and Other Cannabinoids Without Physical Reference Standards

Researchers say they have validated an Electronic REference To access In vivo Concentrations (ERETIC)-based method for rapidly and simultaneously measuring five major cannabinoids in marijuana …

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Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Improved Pain and Reduced Opioid Use in Workers’ Compensation Case, Study Finds

Reimbursing medical marijuana through workers’ compensation may be feasible for carefully selected patients with chronic pain, according to a study published in the Journal of …

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Access Linked to Reduction in Poor Mental Health Among Older Adults, Government-Funded Study Finds

Access to medical marijuana dispensaries was associated with significantly improved self-reported mental health among older adults in New York, according to a study published in …

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University of Mississippi Cannabis Research Center Launches CBD Sleep Study

The National Center for Cannabis Research and Education at the University of Mississippi is partnering with Southern Sky Brands on a clinical study examining how …

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