Dec 01 2024
A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior shows that CBD may reverse the behavioral impairments associated with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers from the University of São Paulo and the Oswaldo Cruz Institute examined the effects of CBD on adult male mice exposed to valproic acid (VPA) during embryonic development, a model …
Dec 01 2024
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye have published a study in the journal Reproductive Toxicology examining the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to mitigate neuroinflammation and enhance neurogenesis in the offspring of pregnant rats subjected to systemic inflammation. The findings, available through the U.S. National Institute of Health, highlight the therapeutic potential of CBD during pregnancy …
Dec 01 2024
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) has demonstrated promising outcomes in addressing multiple psychiatric symptoms in patients with cancer-related distress, according to a new study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Columbia University, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University, the study analyzed data from two randomized, placebo-controlled …
Nov 29 2024
According to the results of a newly published study conducted in Utah, cannabis has the potential to to serve as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. For the study, published on Utah.gov, researchers analyzed the impact of medical cannabis on opioid prescription rates, focusing on 186 patients with chronic pain diagnoses. The study …
Nov 29 2024
A new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports highlights the therapeutic potential of four newly developed fluorinated cannabinoids. Conducted by researchers from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and Universität Regensburg in Germany, the study explores the biological activity of these compounds, particularly their anti-inflammatory properties. “Phytochemicals derived from the plant Cannabis sativa …
Nov 29 2024
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate liver damage caused by methotrexate (MTX), a commonly used chemotherapy drug. The study, published in Drug and Chemical Toxicology, highlights CBD’s potential as a protective agent against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by targeting oxidative stress and inflammation. The research …
Nov 29 2024
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University have published a new study examining the effects of medical marijuana legalization on attitudes and behaviors toward driving after marijuana use (DAMU) in Kentucky and Tennessee. Using survey data, researchers applied a novel matched design to infer causal relationships while accounting for observational data challenges …
Nov 27 2024
A new systematic review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences explores the potential role of cannabidiol (CBD)-rich cannabis in managing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, conducted by researchers from LUM University, G. d’Annunzio University, and the Università Politecnica delle Marche, highlights both the promise and the limitations of this emerging treatment. ASD …
Nov 26 2024
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine, conducted by researchers from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, investigates how cannabidiol (CBD) influences gut microbiota and metabolic pathways to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting multiple systems in the body”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) …
Nov 26 2024
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in SLEEP by Oxford Academic found that a combination treatment of dronabinol (IHL-42X), a synthetic form of THC, and acetazolamide, significantly reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Conducted by researchers from The University of Western Australia, Monash University, and several Australian hospitals, the study explored the safety …
