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 …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
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 …
Study: CBD Use May Reduce Alcohol Dependence and Brain Damage
New research from the University of California San Diego finds that chronic administration of cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce alcohol dependence and prevent alcohol-induced brain damage, offering new hope for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, the study used two rodent models to simulate key features of human alcohol …
Study: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Improves CBD Yield and Cuts Water Use in Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation
According to a study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) can significantly enhance sustainability and efficiency in outdoor medical cannabis cultivation. Researchers from Germany’s Institute of Crop Science and Department of Biostatistics tested SDI against traditional drip irrigation (DI) on three CBD-rich cannabis genotypes—Kanada, Terra Italia, and FED—grown in foil tunnel …
Medical Cannabis Shows Promise for Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome, Study Finds
A pilot study has found that medicinal cannabis may help improve tics and quality of life in adolescents with Tourette syndrome, without serious safety concerns. Conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne, the open-label, single-arm trial involved 10 participants aged 12 to 18 …
Study: Nearly 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, With Higher Rates in Legal States
According to a study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice, nearly one in 12 cancer survivors in the United States reported using marijuana, with usage significantly higher in states where marijuana is legal. The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, analyzed data …
Study: Psilocybin Extends Lifespan in Aged Mice and Human Cells, Suggesting Anti-Aging Potential
A new study published in npj Aging finds that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms, significantly extends lifespan in both aged mice and human cells—marking the first experimental evidence that the substance may have geroprotective properties. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Emory University tested the effects of psilocin—the active metabolite of psilocybin—on …
Study: CBD Inhibits Osteosarcoma by Targeting Tumor-Driving Inflammation
A new study published in Phytomedicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly inhibit the growth and spread of osteosarcoma, a highly aggressive bone cancer, by targeting a key inflammatory pathway. “Osteosarcoma remains a therapeutic challenge due to its aggressive behavior and high metastatic potential, necessitating exploration of novel treatment modalities”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol …
Study: Cannabidivarin (CBDV) May Help Improve Motor Coordination and Cognitive Function in Rhett Syndrome Patients
Researchers from Universidade de Lisboa and the Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine have found that chronic administration of cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, may help alleviate some symptoms of Rett Syndrome in a female mouse model of the disorder. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental condition caused primarily by mutations in the MECP2 gene, which …
