Apr 24 2025
A study conducted at Namseoul University in South Korea has found that tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, could offer therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Published by AIMS Neuroscience, the study highlights THCV’s unique interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including its ability to …
Apr 24 2025
A new study published in the Asian Journal of Urology has found that certain cannabis strains rich in cannabinoids like CBC and THC may be effective in killing bladder cancer cells and inhibiting their spread. Researchers from Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv University, and the Cleveland Clinic tested three commercial Cannabis sativa strains—PARIS, Dairy Queen …
Apr 23 2025
A study from Clemson University has found that adding far-red light to red-blue light treatments significantly boosts shoot production and growth in marijuana plants grown in vitro. Researchers studied two hemp varieties—’BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’—in controlled growth vessels under varying red-to-blue light ratios, with and without the addition of 5% far-red light. Plants were harvested …
Apr 22 2025
A new study published in the journal Indian Pediatrics finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), including those with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes. Researchers from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health reviewed the medical records of 50 children with DRE who had been treated …
Apr 22 2025
New research presented at the 2025 European Congress of Psychiatry reveals that the use of cannabidiol (CBD)-heavy cannabis extract can lead to meaningful benefits and improve the behavior of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects approximately 1 in 100 children around the world and symptoms can include difficult language, difficulty expressing …
Apr 22 2025
According to a new study from Mayo Clinic researchers, psilocybin therapy may help ease psychological suffering in cancer patients. A new systematic review published in the journal Palliative & Supportive Care finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may significantly reduce symptoms of psychological and existential distress in people with life-threatening cancer. The review was conducted by researchers …
Apr 18 2025
A randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted at Buriram Hospital in Thailand found that daily sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) was safe for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and led to improvements in naming ability, an important aspect of cognitive function. The trial included 60 Parkinson’s disease patients, evenly split between those receiving a CBD-enriched product and those given …
Apr 18 2025
A new study finds that hemp crude oil may offer an effective alternative to antibiotics for combating a harmful bacterium commonly found in grain-finished beef cattle. Researchers from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, the University of Kentucky, and Kansas State University have published findings in the journal Anaerobe showing that Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) crude …
Apr 18 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Forensic Science suggests artificial intelligence may soon streamline forensic cannabis identification, replacing slower traditional methods. For the study, researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology developed a deep learning system capable of detecting cannabis by analyzing microscopic images of plant trichomes—specifically, non-glandular trichome hairs, a distinguishing feature …
Apr 18 2025
A new study published by the journal Brain and Behavior, and published online by the National Library of Medicine, found that cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) may improve quality of life for individuals with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The study, conducted by researchers at Imperial College London and Kings College London, analyzed data from 134 patients enrolled in …
