The use of medical marijuana “has a significant clinical response by reducing the length and frequency of migraines”, according to a systematic review published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Conducted by researchers at the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, the study is titled Efficacy and Safety of Medical Marijuana in Migraine …
Category: Studies
Jan 19 2023
Oral THC May Reduce Agitation, Apathy, Irritability and Sleep/Eating Disturbances in Those With Alzheimer Disease
Oral THC with a small amount of CBD may be effective in reducing a host of negative symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease, according to a study published in the recent issue of the journal Clinical Therapeutics. As noted by the study’s abstract, ten million new cases of dementia are recorded annually worldwide, with agitation and …
Jan 19 2023
Study: Combination of THC and CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Children with Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
According to a new study published in the journal Neuropediatrics the daily administration of a combination of THC and CBD is effective in reducing seizures in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. For the study researchers from the Imperial College London and Sapphire Medical Clinics examined the efficacy and safety of CBD isolate oils, CBD broad-spectrum oils, …
Jan 14 2023
Cannabidiol “Repairs Behavioral and Brain Disturbances” Produced by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Finds Study
The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) may help to combat the negative symptoms associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. This is according to a new study published by the journal Pharmacological Research and conducted by researchers from Spain, Argentina and the United States. The study is titled Cannabidiol repairs behavioral and brain disturbances in a model …
Jan 14 2023
Study: Cannabis Use “Does Not Have a Negative Impact on Public Health”
Cannabis use “does not have a negative impact on public health in a manner detectable using health indicators”, finds a new peer-reviewed study. Conducted by researchers at the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, both in España, and the Autonomous University of Madrid, all in Spain, the study was published in …
Jan 12 2023
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Improves Anxiety, Pain, Tiredness and Overall Well-Being Over a 12-Month Period
A new study has found that medical cannabis has sustained benefits including improvements in anxiety, pain and well-being. Conducted by researchers at McGill University Health Centre and the Université de Montréal, both in Canada, as well as The State University of New Jersey, the study was published in the recent issue of the journal Cannabis …
Jan 12 2023
Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With a Reduction in Alcohol Use Disorder, No Increase in Psychosis
The state-level legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a reduction in alcohol use disorder, according to a study published by the journal Psychological Medicine. “The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well understood due to the number of potential confounds”, states the study. With this in mind, researchers “sought to quantify possible …
Jan 10 2023
Study Finds “Direct Relationship” Between Marijuana Use and Objectively Fewer Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions
A new study “provides a direct relationship between the initiation of cannabis therapy and objectively fewer opioid and benzodiazepine”. The study was conducted by researchers at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and the Legacy Research Institute. It was published in the most recent issue of the journal …
Jan 03 2023
Study: Cannabidiol Shows “Promising Results for the Treatment of COVID-19”
The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) “is showing promising results for the treatment of COVID-19”, according to a new study. Published in the journal Life, the study was conducted by researchers at the Universidad Santo Tomas and the Universidad de La Frontera, both in Chile, as well as the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. “Cannabinoids, especially …
Jan 03 2023
Study: Feeding Goats Hemp Enhances the Health, Flavor Profile and Shelf-Stability of Their Meat
A new study published in the journal Meat Science has found that feeding goats hempseed cake instead of soy results in significant improvements in the overall quality of the goat’s meat. For the study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases and Stellenbosch University’s Department of Animal …