A new meta-analysis published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews has found that cannabinoids improve sleep quality, but the benefits are largely tied to mixed cannabinoid formulations rather than CBD alone. Researchers from universities and hospitals in Brazil, Poland, and Australia analyzed six randomized controlled trials involving 1,077 adults. The studies compared cannabinoid-based therapies with …
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Study: Cannabinoid Medicines Positively Alter Key Inflammatory Markers in People With HIV
A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers in Canada has provided evidence that cannabinoid-based medicines may positively influence inflammation-related processes in people with HIV. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, enrolled 10 participants living with HIV who were already receiving antiretroviral therapy. Five received capsules containing cannabidiol (CBD) alone, while five were given …
Government-Funded Study Finds Heavy Drinking Increases Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Heavy Cannabis Use Does Not
A new study of more than 2,000 non-pregnant women found that heavy alcohol consumption was clearly associated with a higher likelihood of unintended pregnancy, while cannabis use showed no such connection. Researchers focused on a subgroup of 936 women between the ages of 15 and 34 who reported a strong desire to avoid pregnancy. Within this …
Study: CBD May Help Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy found that cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce blood pressure in humans. Researchers from Universidade Estadual Paulista reviewed four randomized controlled trials with a combined 104 participants. Three of the studies examined short-term CBD use, while one assessed long-term administration in hypertensive patients. The analysis …
Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Inflammation Among People With HIV or Methamphetamine Disorder
A new study led by researchers at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego finds that cannabis use may help reduce inflammation in individuals with HIV and those with a history of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The research, published in the journal Viruses, involved 234 participants, including 86 people with HIV …
Study: THC and CBD Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Pain, Improve Daily Function
Researchers at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center have found that medical cannabis significantly eases chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a common and often debilitating side effect of cancer treatment. The study analyzed patient-reported outcomes from 751 individuals treated through the medical cannabis provider Tikun Olam. Participants reported symptoms such as burning, numbness, cold sensations, and prickling …
Study Explores Cannabis Compounds as Potential Tools Against COVID-19
Researchers from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science have reviewed evidence suggesting cannabis-derived compounds may hold therapeutic value in addressing COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. The review, published in the journal Foods, highlights that while vaccines remain central in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2, they are not …
Harvard Study: CBD Reduces Anxiety Symptoms in Pilot Clinical Trial
A new pilot clinical trial led by Harvard Medical School researchers finds that CBD may significantly reduce anxiety symptoms while also improving mood, sleep, and quality of life. The open-label study, published in Biomedicines, enrolled 12 patients with moderate to severe anxiety. Over six weeks, participants self-administered a full-spectrum, hemp-derived CBD sublingual solution containing 30 …
CBD Shows Unique Survival Benefit in Pancreatic Cancer Model, States Study
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences provides fresh evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) could play a distinctive role in the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers. Researchers from the University of Parma, University College Cork, The University of Western Australia, and Curtin University …
Study: CBD May Boost Effectiveness of EGFR Inhibitors in Treating Oral Cancer
Researchers from the Maurice Wilkins Centre and Auckland University of Technology have reviewed evidence suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) could improve outcomes for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) when paired with epidermal growth factor receptor–tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). Researchers note that OSCC, which represents the vast majority of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas …
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