May 20 2025
Researchers have identified two cannabinoids and three other bioactive compounds in Rhododendron, a plant native to Pakistan that has long been used in traditional medicine. In a study published in Natural Product Research, scientists from the University of Swat and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the UK analyzed the leaves of Rhododendron anthopogon, a …
May 20 2025
According to the results of a new study published in Inflammopharmacology, full-spectrum cannabis sativa extract (FSC) may offer significant benefits in protecting the gut and peripheral organs following an ischemic stroke. Researchers from Brazil, Canada, and the United States examined the effects of FSC on male Wistar rats that underwent a 60-minute middle cerebral artery …
May 19 2025
A study published today by the journal Developmental Neurobiology found that cannabidiol (CBD) oil may improve core symptoms of autism and reduce oxidative stress. Researchers from several Pakistani institutions, including the National University of Sciences and Technology and Quaid-i-Azam University, examined the effects of CBD oil on mice with autism-like behaviors induced by valproic acid …
May 18 2025
A new study has found that demand for legal cannabis in British Columbia is significantly influenced by price, with consumers responding strongly to price decreases in the post-legalization market. Researchers from the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food analyzed wholesale cannabis sales data from June 2022 …
May 18 2025
A new study finds that alcohol sales in Nova Scotia declined modestly following the legalization of recreational marijuana. The research, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy and conducted by Brock University, examined monthly alcohol sales across government-owned stores over a 34-month span—17 months before and 17 months after legalization, which began in October …
May 17 2025
According to the results of a new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and e-published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, smoking remains the most common method of marijuana consumption among U.S. adults, followed by edibles, vaping, and dabbing. Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville analyzed data …
May 17 2025
Researchers from South China Agricultural University have developed a novel hydrogel contact lens that releases cannabidiol (CBD) and citric acid in response to alkaline conditions, offering a promising new approach to treating corneal alkali burns (CAB). The research is presented in a new study published yesterday by the Journal of Controlled Release. As noted by …
May 16 2025
A new study published in the journal Food Chemistry found that while baking bread containing hemp seeds significantly alters cannabinoid profiles, the overall cannabinoid content remains relatively stable—suggesting hemp can be safely incorporated into baked goods without exceeding regulatory limits for THC. Researchers from multiple German institutions used a validated HPLC-MS/MS method to analyze 19 …
May 15 2025
A study published today by the journal Psychiatry finds that medical marijuana use can provide immediate relief from symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression among older adults, with additional benefits for sleep quality. Researchers from the University of Central Florida conducted a nationwide study involving 106 medical marijuana users between the ages of 55 …
May 14 2025
According to a new study published in the journal Molecules, cannabinoids including THC, CBD, THCV, CBC, and CBG may protect pancreatic β-cells from damage linked to type 2 diabetes. For the study, researchers at the University of Lethbridge used high-glucose, high-lipid (HGHL) conditions to mimic the cellular environment that often leads to β-cell dysfunction in …
