A large international trial is underway to determine whether CBD can help improve behavioral symptoms in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a condition that affects about 90% of patients with a group of neuropsychiatric symptoms known as TAND. The study, called EpiCom, is a phase 3b/4 open-label trial taking place at around 20 sites …
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Study: Psilocybin Reduces Depression in Veterans With Severe Treatment-Resistant Depression, With Some Effects Lasting a Year
A new pilot study suggests that a single dose of psilocybin may significantly reduce depression symptoms in military veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD), with effects lasting up to a year in some patients. Researchers from Ohio State University and Stanford University School of Medicine tracked 15 veterans who received a 25 mg dose of …
Study: Oral THC More Effective Than CBD or THC+CBD for Acute Inflammatory Pain
A new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine finds that oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is more effective than cannabidiol (CBD), or a combination of the two, in reducing pain sensitivity associated with acute inflammation. The study, published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, used a carrageenan-induced inflammatory pain model in …
Study Finds Hemp Seed Oil May Help Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Skin Infections in Pets
According to the results of a new study, hemp seed oil may be an effective and safe treatment for localized skin infections in small animals, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers from the University of Milan, the University of Perugia, and the University of Copenhagen tested the antimicrobial properties of Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed …
Study: Cannabidivarinic Acid (CBDVA) Found to Deter Aphids, Offering Natural Pest Control Option
Researchers from Colorado State University, Cornell University and the USDA have found that a rare cannabinoid called cannabidivarinic acid (CBDVA) significantly reduces aphid populations, suggesting it could serve as a natural insecticide for hemp and cannabis crops. In the study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and archived by the National Library of Medicine, …
Study: CBD May Curb Methamphetamine Relapse by Targeting Brain’s Dopamine Receptors
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce relapse behaviors in methamphetamine addiction by interacting with dopamine receptors in a key brain region linked to memory and emotion. Researchers from the Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences and three Iranian universities found that CBD’s impact on methamphetamine-seeking behavior is partly mediated by D2-like dopamine …
Majority of U.S. Sports Fans Support THC and CBD Sponsorships, Survey Finds
A new survey reveals that most sports fans in legal marijuana states are open to cannabis sponsorships across major professional leagues, with support even higher for CBD than THC. The poll, conducted by Performance Research in partnership with Full Circle Research, asked over 1,000 U.S. adults—ages 21 and older who regularly or occasionally watch pro …
Optimizing Indoor Lighting Conditions Can Significantly Boost CBD Yield in Medical Marijuana, Finds Study
A new study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products has found that indoor lighting strategies have a profound effect on the growth, CBD yield, and energy efficiency of cannabis plants. Conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida and the Daqing Branch of the Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, the research identifies an …
Study: New Eco-Friendly Method Boosts CBD Purity by 32%, Slashes Extraction Costs
A study published by Industrial Crops and Products reveals that fine-tuning indoor lighting can dramatically boost CBD yield, growth, and energy efficiency in cannabis cultivation. Researchers from East China University of Science and Technology developed a technique that combines deep eutectic solvents (DES)—a mix of ethanol and lactic acid in a 2:1 ratio—with alkaline leaching …
Study: Cancer Patients Increasingly Using Marijuana, But State Laws May Not Be Driving the Trend
New research finds that marijuana use has risen among both cancer patients and the general population, but state cannabis laws may not be a key factor behind the increase. A study published in Supportive Care in Cancer by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center analyzed data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health …
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