Cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of alcohol-associated liver disease, according to a new study published by the peer-reviewed journal Liver International. For the study, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, University of California San Diego, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile examined whether cannabis use impacts …
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Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Long-Term Case Study Finds Cannabis-Based Medicine Improves Tourette Syndrome Symptoms in Children
Researchers from Hannover Medical School and the Medical University of Warsaw have published a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry detailing two rare long-term cases of cannabis-based medicine (CBM) used to treat Tourette syndrome (TS) in children. The report follows two male adolescents who began CBM treatment at the ages of 8 and 12. Both were …
Synergistic Effects of CBD and Beta-Caryophyllene May Help Treat Pain and Depression
According to the results of a new study, combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the terpene beta-caryophyllene (BCP) may be an effective treatment option for chronic pain and depression, two conditions researchers say frequently overlap but are often managed separately. The study, published in Pharmacological Research, used a chronic inflammatory pain model in mice, induced with Complete …
Study: New CBD Microemulsion Delivery System Improves Stability
A research team from the University of Florence has published a study in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, detailing a new self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) designed to improve the oral delivery of cannabidiol (CBD). The team constructed a pseudoternary phase diagram to identify optimal components, ultimately formulating a system using Capryol 90 and isopropyl …
Psilocybin May Help Slow Skin Aging, Study Finds
A new study published in Biochemistry and Cell Biology finds that psilocybin may offer protective effects against skin aging caused by high-glucose and high-lipid diets. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge found that psilocybin helped preserve cellular health in fibroblasts exposed to stress conditions linked to oxidative damage, inflammation, and collagen breakdown.
Study: CBD Reduces Pain and Itching in Children With Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
A study published today by the British Journal of Dermatology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce pain and itching in children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic disorder that causes fragile skin and chronic wounds. The study followed 10 patients between the ages of 2 and 17, all of whom …
THC May Help Protect Against HIV-Related Neuroinflammation, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience finds that THC could help reduce chronic neuroinflammation in people living with HIV by protecting brain-supporting cells known as astrocytes. Researchers from the Louisiana Cancer Research Center and Tulane University School of Medicine tested the effects of THC in macaque models exposed to HIV-like proteins. They …
Controlled Trial: CBD/CBDA Paste Reduces Osteoarthritis Pain in Cats
A study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery found that a cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) paste reduced osteoarthritis pain in cats. Researchers from Utrecht University and ElleVet Sciences conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial involving 26 cats with diagnosed osteoarthritis. Fourteen cats completed the study, while 12 dropped out—primarily …
Study: CBD Shows Potential for Treating Cardiovascular Disease
A new review published in the International Journal of Molecular Science explores how cannabidiol (CBD) and other phytocannabinoids may benefit cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers from the University Hospital of Split detail how the endocannabinoid system—through CB1 and CB2 receptors—plays a central role in cardiovascular health. Preclinical studies suggest that selectively …
Study: Wastewater Analysis Finds Cannabis Use Rising in Japan With CBD Use Far More Prevalent
A study published this week in Forensic Science International used wastewater testing to track the prevalence of cannabis and CBD use in Japan between 2020 and 2023. Researchers from The University of Queensland and Kanazawa University found that the “prevalence of THC use remained low in Japan compared to other countries despite a steady increase in …
