A study published recently in the journal Pharmaceutics finds that combining thyme essential oil with cannabinoids could help treat inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne. Researchers from the Universidade de Lisboa focused on Thymus mastichina essential oil, which is rich in terpenes like thymol, linalool, eucalyptol, α-terpineol, γ-terpinene, and terpinolene. The …
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Cannabidivarin (CBDV) May Enhance Immune Response Against Cancer by Targeting Suppressor Cells, Study Finds
A new study published in Biomed Pharmacotherapy finds that cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant potential as an immunotherapy agent for cancer. Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology found that CBDV directly reprograms myeloid suppressor cells, which are key drivers of immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. These cells, including Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells …
Study: Cannabis Use Leads to Longer Sleep, But Effects Vanish With Alcohol
Adults who use marijuana sleep longer on days they consume it, but that benefit disappears if alcohol is also involved, according to research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The study, conducted by researchers at Notre Dame University, the University of Missouri, and the University of Colorado, tracked 48 adults over a 60-day period using …
Medical Marijuana Use in Louisiana Linked to Reduced Reliance on Prescription Painkillers, Study Finds
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse details how medical marijuana is serving as a substitute for prescription painkillers in Louisiana. Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed more than 2,000 medical marijuana patients, examining patterns of use, reasons for treatment, and the impact on prescription medication habits.
Study: Greater Access to Marijuana Stores in Oregon Linked to More Frequent Use, Lower Heavy Alcohol Consumption
A study published this week by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that Oregon adults living near marijuana retailers were more likely to use cannabis regularly, while also showing lower rates of heavy alcohol use. For the study, researchers at Oregon State University analyzed Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey data over an eight-year …
Cannabis Use on the Rise as Cigarette Smoking Continues to Decline, Finds Study
A new study published by the journal Addictive Behaviors finds that cannabis use is steadily climbing while cigarette smoking continues to decline. Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the State University of New York analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, looking at past 30-day use among adults between 2015 …
Psilocybin Therapy Eases End-of-Life Distress in Cancer Patient, Case Study Shows
A newly published case study in Palliative & Supportive Care describes how psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) helped reduce anxiety and depression in a patient with terminal cancer, offering further evidence of its potential role in palliative care. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine, Université de Montréal, the University of Vermont, McGill University, and the Jewish …
CBD Shown to Prevent Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression, Finds Study
A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience finds that CBD may help counter the dangerous effects of opioids on breathing. Researchers at UCLA found that CBD, when given before fentanyl exposure in an animal model, is “as effective as naloxone at preventing opioid-induced respiratory depression.” Naloxone is currently the only approved medication for reversing opioid-induced …
Study: CBD Counters Methamphetamine Addiction by Targeting Key Brain Energy Protein
A new study published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may directly counteract the effects of methamphetamine (METH) addiction by targeting a key protein in brain energy regulation. Researchers from the First Hospital of Jilin University, Shandong First Medical University, the University of Science and Technology of China, and several other institutions …
Study: Cannabis-Derived Nanocomposite Shows Potent Antioxidant Properties
Researchers from King Saud University and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University have published a study detailing a novel copper-zinc-selenium (Cu-Zn-Se) nanocomposite using extracts from the Cannabis sativa plant. Published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study highlights the potential of cannabis-based nanomaterials in biomedical applications, particularly for their antioxidant properties.
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