A new systematic review published by the journal Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology has found limited evidence that sex significantly influences the short-term cognitive effects of cannabis, despite some research indicating stronger impacts in women. Researchers from the University of Toronto, the Toronto Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Health Canada, and other institutions analyzed 29 studies …
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Study: Over Half of Dutch Brain Tumor Patients Have Used Cannabis, Many for Symptom Relief
A new study from the Amsterdam University Medical Center has found that more than half of Dutch patients with a primary brain tumor have used cannabis at some point, with many citing relief of symptoms such as sleep issues, anxiety, and depression. Researchers surveyed 100 adult patients visiting the neuro-oncology outpatient clinic between August and …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Liver Fibrosis by Targeting Lipid Build-Up and Inflammation
Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may offer a new treatment pathway for liver fibrosis by addressing both fat accumulation and inflammation, according to the results of a new study from researchers in South Korea. The study, published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy and conducted by scientists at Ewha Womans University and The Catholic University of …
Study: Researchers Discover Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves
Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare group of natural compounds—flavoalkaloids—within the leaves of certain Cannabis strains, marking the first time these substances have been detected in the plant. The findings, published in the Journal of Chromatography A, could open new doors for medicinal research beyond the well-known cannabinoids like THC …
Study: Most Cannabis Growers in Italy and UK Also Garden Other Plants, and Many Started There First
A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy finds that the majority of small-scale cannabis growers in Italy and the United Kingdom also cultivate other plants—and in most cases, they were gardeners before they began growing cannabis. Researchers surveyed 1,302 people who had grown cannabis in the prior year, collecting detailed information on …
Study: Researchers Develop Glove That Can Produce CBD-Infused Microfibers for Wound Treatment
A team of researchers from Florida International University, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University has developed a glove capable of producing cannabidiol (CBD)-infused microfibers for potential wound care applications. The ultralow-power electrospinning glove operates with just a 1-volt DC input, a dramatic reduction from the tens of kilovolts typically required by traditional electrospinning systems, according …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Improved Orgasm Function in Women, Making it Potential Treatment for Female Orgasmic Disorder
A new systematic review published in Sexual Medicine concludes that cannabis shows strong potential for treating female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and orgasm difficulty, conditions affecting up to 41% of women worldwide and lacking FDA-approved medications. The analysis included 16 studies spanning five decades, with data from 8,849 female participants. Nine studies evaluated cannabis use immediately …
Study: CBD With L-Tryptophan and α-Casozepine Reduces Car Travel Stress in Dogs
A study from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the United Kingdom found that a combination of cannabidiol (CBD), L-tryptophan, and α-casozepine produced a mild stress-reducing effect in dogs during car travel. Researchers conducted a blinded crossover trial with 54 healthy adult dogs, testing four treatments: a placebo, 2 mg/kg body weight CBD, 4 mg/kg …
Study: Genetic Mapping of Cannabis Reveals Four Distinct Lineages and Offers Breakthrough in Early Sex Identification
A recently published study has provided one of the most detailed looks yet at the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa, identifying four genetically distinct lineages and confirming the effectiveness of a rapid DNA-based test for determining plant sex long before flowering. For the study, researchers at the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources in …
Study: CBD May Reduce Social Withdrawal and Cocaine Vulnerability Caused by Stress
A new study published in Neuropharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) counteracted some harmful behavioral and brain changes caused by social stress in mice, including heightened sensitivity to cocaine’s rewarding effects. Researchers from the University of Valencia, University of Zaragoza and University of Heidelberg used an intermittent social defeat (ISD) model, where adolescent male mice were …
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