Cannabis consumption remains prevalent among medical students across the globe, according to new research published by the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the National Center for Innovation and Research in …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study Finds CBD Reduces Anxiety and Inflammation Caused by Obesity and Aging
A study published this week by the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help counteract the damaging effects of obesity on the aging brain. For the study, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil, tested the impact of …
Study: Hybrid CBD and Silver Hydrogel Shows Strong Antimicrobial Potential for Wound Care
According to a new study, a novel thermoresponsive hydrogel that combines cannabidiol (CBD), colloidal silver (Ag), hyaluronic acid (HA), and poloxamer 407 holds substantial promise as a biocompatible treatment for infected wounds and skin lesions. Published in the journal Pharmaceutics, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown Safe in Preclinical Models, May Boost Lifespan and Mobility
A newly published study in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has found that cannabigerol (CBG), one of the lesser-known cannabinoids gaining popularity in consumer markets, does not exhibit acute or long-term toxicity in preclinical models. In fact, researchers observed evidence that CBG may increase thermotolerance, preserve late-life mobility, and extend mean lifespan in a …
THCV Study Finds Favorable Safety Profile, Mild THC-Like Effects at Higher Doses
A new human trial published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has provided the most comprehensive look yet at the safety and effects of Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a lesser-known cannabinoid that has gained popularity for its supposed energizing properties. The study examined a wide range of oral doses of THCV, finding that the compound was well tolerated …
Researchers Discover New Cannabinoid “Cannabizetol” With “Remarkable Antioxidant and Skin Anti-Inflammatory Activity”
A research team from the Università degli Studi di Milano has reported in a new study the discovery of a previously unknown cannabinoid, cannabizetol (CBGD), which “exhibits remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory activity”. The compound was identified and isolated from Cannabis sativa extracts and represents only the third known member of the rare methylene-bridged dimeric …
Study Finds Blue/Red LED Ratios Drive Higher CBD Yield in Cannabis
Cannabis plants exposed to carefully balanced blue and red LED light ratios produce the greatest flower yields and CBD content, according to a new study in Industrial Crops and Products. Researchers found that a 5:5 blue-to-red ratio, along with a red-leaning 2:8 ratio, led to significantly higher flower dry weight and CBD accumulation compared to …
Study: CBD-Loaded Microparticles Show Potential for Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the University of Osaka and Chulalongkorn University have developed a new drug delivery system that could improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) against colorectal cancer. The team created pH-responsive microparticles made from polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), both biocompatible polymers that protect CBD as it moves through the digestive tract. They …
Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Altering Key Brain Pathways
Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help prevent relapse in heroin addiction, reducing heroin-seeking behavior while normalizing brain changes tied to craving. The team from the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai published a new study in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which shows that CBD not only reduced cue-induced heroin-seeking behavior in animals but also …
Cannabis and Autism: Six Recent Studies Highlight CBD’s Potential Role in Reducing Symptoms and Protecting Brain Function
Over the past 12 months, six separate peer-reviewed studies have been published examining the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism, with results consistently showing improvements in behavioral symptoms and markers of brain health. One of the most notable was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at UC San Diego that tested pharmaceutical CBD (Epidiolex) in boys with …
