New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …
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Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
New Zealand Study Recruiting Dogs for First-Ever THC and CBD Arthritis Trial
More than 100 dogs are being enrolled in what’s being called the first regulated clinical trial of its kind, testing a combination of THC and CBD for treating osteoarthritis in canines. The trial is being conducted by Hale Animal Health, a veterinary pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand. The study is taking place across multiple …
Study: New Method Efficiently Removes THC From Cannabis Extracts While Preserving Other Cannabinoids at Industrial Scale
Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia have developed a method for removing nearly all THC from cannabis extracts using scalable chromatography. A study published online today by the Journal of Chromatography A details the development of a process that effectively separates tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from cannabis extracts while preserving cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. Researchers …
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Therapy More Effective Than Escitalopram in Reducing Negative Thinking in Depression
A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin therapy may offer a more powerful remedy for negative thought patterns in people with major depressive disorder than the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of California analyzed data from a randomized, controlled study comparing two high-dose psilocybin therapy sessions to six …
Study Finds Marijuana Not to Blame for Brain Wave Changes in Psychosis
According to the results of a new study published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, recent cannabis use does not significantly affect key brain activity patterns in individuals with psychosis. Researchers examined 93 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, dividing them into recent cannabis users and non-users. EEG readings were compared …
Study Finds THC and CBD Do Not Affect Estrogen Production in Key Ovarian Cells
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology by researchers at the University of Ottawa found that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD do not impact estrogen production in human granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in female reproductive health. “As cannabis becomes more accessible globally, its use among women of reproductive age …
CBD Treatment Associated With Seizure Reduction in Rett Syndrome and CDKL5 Deficiency, Study Finds
In a new study conducted by researchers from 19 universities and research hospitals in Italy, highly purified CBD reduced seizures in two-thirds of patients with Rett Syndrome (RTT) or CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), two rare genetic conditions often marked by severe drug-resistant epilepsy. Published in the journal Epilepsia Open, the study involved 27 patients—26 of them female—with …
Study: Lipid-Based CBD Nanoemulsion May Reduce Anxiety and Panic Symptoms
A new study published in the journal Brain Research provides evidence that chronic use of a lipid-based cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion may help reduce anxiety and panic-like behavior by targeting brain areas involved in emotional regulation. Conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do Ceará and Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil, the study evaluated …
Most Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective Than Pharmaceuticals, With 90% Willing to Recommend to Other Patients
A new international study has found that people with endometriosis who use cannabis overwhelmingly view it as more effective and better tolerated than traditional pharmaceuticals, with nearly all participants saying they plan to continue using it to manage their symptoms. Published in the journal Reproduction & Fertility and conducted by researchers from Griffith University and …
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