A study published in Food & Function finds that compounds extracted from hemp seeds may offer a natural way to combat obesity by targeting key metabolic pathways. Researchers from the University of Georgia, along with teams from several South Korean universities, examined the unsaponifiable matter derived from hemp seed (HUSM) and found it rich in …
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Study: CBD Suppresses HIV and SIV Replication and Slows Immune Decline in Preclinical Models
A new preclinical study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, along with teams from Drexel and Emory universities, finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may hold surprising antiviral and immunological benefits in the context of HIV. The research, published by bioRxiv and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, used rhesus macaques …
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Extract Safer and More Effective than Opioids for Chronic Low Back Pain
A major phase 3 clinical trial has found that a full-spectrum cannabis extract outperformed opioids in both safety and effectiveness for treating chronic low back pain. The trial is similar to, but separate from, a recent clinical trial published by Nature Medicine. The study, published yesterday by the journal Pain and Therapy, involved 384 participants …
Study: THC in Cannabis Resin Nearly Disappears After Two Years of Storage, While CBN and CBD Increase
A new study published in Scientific Reports provides detailed insight into how cannabinoids degrade over time when stored in cannabis resin. Researchers from University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah and Rabat-Institut analyzed 150 resin samples seized by Moroccan authorities and stored for up to 8 years, finding major shifts in cannabinoid composition.
Study Finds Major Inaccuracies in THC Labeling of Cannabis Edibles in Mississippi
A new study published in Clinical Toxicology highlights widespread inaccuracies in the labeling of cannabis edibles sold in Mississippi, raising concerns about consumer safety and industry oversight. Researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center analyzed 12 edible products purchased from dispensaries and convenience stores in Jackson. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, they compared the advertised …
Study: Cannabis Use Common Among Medical Students Worldwide, With Rising Trends in Recent Years
Cannabis consumption remains prevalent among medical students across the globe, according to new research published by the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the National Center for Innovation and Research in …
Study Finds CBD Reduces Anxiety and Inflammation Caused by Obesity and Aging
A study published this week by the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help counteract the damaging effects of obesity on the aging brain. For the study, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil, tested the impact of …
Study: Hybrid CBD and Silver Hydrogel Shows Strong Antimicrobial Potential for Wound Care
According to a new study, a novel thermoresponsive hydrogel that combines cannabidiol (CBD), colloidal silver (Ag), hyaluronic acid (HA), and poloxamer 407 holds substantial promise as a biocompatible treatment for infected wounds and skin lesions. Published in the journal Pharmaceutics, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova …
THCV Study Finds Favorable Safety Profile, Mild THC-Like Effects at Higher Doses
A new human trial published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has provided the most comprehensive look yet at the safety and effects of Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a lesser-known cannabinoid that has gained popularity for its supposed energizing properties. The study examined a wide range of oral doses of THCV, finding that the compound was well tolerated …
Researchers Discover New Cannabinoid “Cannabizetol” With “Remarkable Antioxidant and Skin Anti-Inflammatory Activity”
A research team from the Università degli Studi di Milano has reported in a new study the discovery of a previously unknown cannabinoid, cannabizetol (CBGD), which “exhibits remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory activity”. The compound was identified and isolated from Cannabis sativa extracts and represents only the third known member of the rare methylene-bridged dimeric …
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