A study published this week finds that cannabis users may face reduced risks of developing certain sinonasal conditions, including chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), allergic rhinitis (AR), and chronic rhinitis (CR). Researchers from Louisiana State University, Texas A&M School of Medicine, the University of Houston, and Houston Methodist Hospital conducted the study, published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Public Support for Medical Cannabis in Poland is Above 80%, but Clinical Integration Still Lags
A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health finds that public support for medical cannabis in Poland remains above 80% seven years after legalization, yet access and clinical integration continue to face major obstacles. Researchers from the Medical University of Warsaw conducted a cross-sectional survey in July 2025 on a nationally representative sample of …
Study: Industrial Hemp Supplementation Reduces Stress and Improves Antioxidant Levels in Angus Cattle
A new study published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition finds that industrial hemp may benefit the health and welfare of Angus cattle by reducing stress and boosting antioxidant activity. Researchers at Alabama A&M University conducted a 35-day trial with 20 black Angus heifers divided into two groups: one received standard commercial …
Study: Cannabigerol May Protect Colon Health and Improve Metabolic Function Under High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
A new study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy finds that cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive compound found in marijuana, may help counter the harmful effects of a high-fat, high-sugar diet on colon health and metabolic function. Researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas tested the compound …
Study: CBD Reduces Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Model by Targeting Key Immune Pathways
A new study published in eNeuro adds to the growing evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may help slow Alzheimer’s disease progression by reducing inflammation in the brain. Researchers from Augusta University and the Georgia Institute of Cannabis Research tested CBD in male 5XFAD mice, a widely used Alzheimer’s model. The team focused on two key immune …
Study: Hemp Seed Extract Reduces Obesity Markers Through AMPK Pathway
A study published in Food & Function finds that compounds extracted from hemp seeds may offer a natural way to combat obesity by targeting key metabolic pathways. Researchers from the University of Georgia, along with teams from several South Korean universities, examined the unsaponifiable matter derived from hemp seed (HUSM) and found it rich in …
Study: CBD Suppresses HIV and SIV Replication and Slows Immune Decline in Preclinical Models
A new preclinical study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, along with teams from Drexel and Emory universities, finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may hold surprising antiviral and immunological benefits in the context of HIV. The research, published by bioRxiv and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, used rhesus macaques …
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Extract Safer and More Effective than Opioids for Chronic Low Back Pain
A major phase 3 clinical trial has found that a full-spectrum cannabis extract outperformed opioids in both safety and effectiveness for treating chronic low back pain. The trial is similar to, but separate from, a recent clinical trial published by Nature Medicine. The study, published yesterday by the journal Pain and Therapy, involved 384 participants …
Study: THC in Cannabis Resin Nearly Disappears After Two Years of Storage, While CBN and CBD Increase
A new study published in Scientific Reports provides detailed insight into how cannabinoids degrade over time when stored in cannabis resin. Researchers from University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah and Rabat-Institut analyzed 150 resin samples seized by Moroccan authorities and stored for up to 8 years, finding major shifts in cannabinoid composition.
Study Finds Major Inaccuracies in THC Labeling of Cannabis Edibles in Mississippi
A new study published in Clinical Toxicology highlights widespread inaccuracies in the labeling of cannabis edibles sold in Mississippi, raising concerns about consumer safety and industry oversight. Researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center analyzed 12 edible products purchased from dispensaries and convenience stores in Jackson. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, they compared the advertised …
