A new study published in the journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD), along with its fluorinated derivative PECS-101, can significantly reduce L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID) in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease—without diminishing the motor benefits of L-DOPA. “Despite the widespread use of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) as the gold standard for dopamine …
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Study: Trema Micranthum Identified as New Source of CBD and THC
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that Trema micranthum, a tropical plant from the Cannabaceae family, produces cannabinoids including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), offering a potential alternative to cannabis. The findings were published in Scientific Reports by researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the Military Institute of Engineering. Using ultra-high performance …
Study: Cannabis Use Alone Not Linked to Heart Function Changes in Young Adults—Unless Combined With Nicotine
Exclusive use of combusted cannabis does not appear to impact heart electrical activity in young adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers from the University of California examined whether cannabis use affects cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on arrhythmia risk through measures of ventricular repolarization. The study …
Study: CBD Treatment Leads to Sustained Seizure Reduction in Focal Epilepsy Patients, Including Those With TSC
An international team of researchers has found that long-term use of cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy, including those with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Published in Epilepsia, the study analyzed data from 140 patients enrolled in the CBD Expanded Access Program. Of these, 33 had TSC, a rare genetic …
A Breakdown of 160 Cannabis Studies Published in 2025, Covering CBD, THC, CBG, CBC and More
In just the first half of 2025, researchers have published over 160 peer-reviewed studies exploring the benefits of cannabis on dozens of health conditions, ranging from neurological disorders and immune diseases to sleep dysfunction and chronic inflammation. These investigations have looked well beyond THC and CBD, delving into the therapeutic potential of lesser-known cannabinoids like …
Study Finds Cannabis Oils With THC and CBD Reduce Liver Damage and Oxidative Stress in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that certain cannabis oils (COs) may significantly reduce liver damage, oxidative stress, and dyslipidemia in those with diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers from several Argentine institutions, including the Universidad Nacional del Litoral …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Patients With Rare Epilepsy Syndromes
A new multicenter study has found that highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated epilepsy. Researchers in Germany conducted a retrospective review of medical records from 202 patients who received at least one dose of Epidyolex, a 100 mg/mL oral …
Study: Medical-Only Cannabis Users in California Show Distinct Patterns Compared to Combined Users
A new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego highlights key differences between people who use cannabis solely for medicinal reasons and those who use it for both medicinal and recreational purposes following the enactment of California’s Proposition 64. The findings, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, are based on survey …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Fat Accumulation and Improves Heart Cell Function Under Lipid Overload
According to the results of new study, cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may help protect heart cells from lipid-induced damage by reducing fat accumulation and modulating fatty acid metabolism. Researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok evaluated how different concentrations of CBG (2.5 µM, 5 µM, and 10 µM) affected heart-derived H9c2 cells under lipid …
Study: THC May Improve Wound Healing by Modulating Immune Response
A study published in Experimental Gerontology has found that low doses of THC may help improve wound healing in older individuals by regulating inflammation and boosting stem cell activity. Researchers from University Hospital RWTH Aachen administered daily low-dose medical THC to aged female mice for three weeks before inducing full-thickness skin wounds. They found that …
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