According to a new study that used an animal model, cannabidiol (CBD) may help regulate sleep disorders caused by general anesthesia. For the study, researchers implanted cortical EEG electrodes in 24 male rats and divided them into four groups: control, propofol, CBD treatment, and diazepam treatment. Following anesthesia with propofol, the rats received daily treatment …
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CBD Found to Significantly Reduce Seizures Across Multiple Forms of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in New Study
A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior found that cannabidiol (CBD) may be a highly effective adjunct treatment for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), helping to significantly lower seizure frequency across a variety of epilepsy types. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, the …
Study: Psilocybin Quickly Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Published by The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, a new study found that psilocybin may quickly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients. The research was conducted by scientists from LUXMED Group, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, and the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland, the International European University in …
Study: CBD-Loaded Nanoparticles Show Potential for Treating Metabolic Disorders
Researchers in Spain have developed a novel CBD-based nanoparticle system that could improve the management of metabolic diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidad de Sevilla, University of Cádiz, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, and Universidad de Cantabria, focused on creating …
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Car Accident Fatalities, Insurance Claims, or Average Claim Cost
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Variance found no statistically significant connection between marijuana legalization and increased vehicle accident fatalities, insurance claim frequency, or average claim cost. The research was conducted by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and analyzed data from both Canada and the United States using a variety …
Study: Medical Cannabis Improved PTSD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Over an 18-Month Period
In a new study published in the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, “cannabis-based medicinal products were associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, sleep, and health-related quality of life” over an 18-month period. The study followed 269 PTSD patients who were prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for at least 18 months. Conducted by researchers from …
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Can Significantly Reduce Tics in Adults With Tourette Syndrome
According to a study conducted by researchers from eight universities, cannabinoids may be effective in managing core symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. A new systematic review and meta-analysis has found that cannabis-based medications may significantly reduce the severity of tics and premonitory urges in individuals with Tourette Syndrome. The study was conducted by researchers from eight …
Study: THCV Found to Help Regulate Appetite and Glucose in Obesity and Diabetes Models
A study conducted at Namseoul University in South Korea has found that tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, could offer therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Published by AIMS Neuroscience, the study highlights THCV’s unique interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including its ability to …
Study: Cannabis Extracts Rich in CBC and THC Found to Kill Bladder Cancer Cells
A new study published in the Asian Journal of Urology has found that certain cannabis strains rich in cannabinoids like CBC and THC may be effective in killing bladder cancer cells and inhibiting their spread. Researchers from Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv University, and the Cleveland Clinic tested three commercial Cannabis sativa strains—PARIS, Dairy Queen …
Study: Far-Red Light Boosts In Vitro Marijuana Growth and Shoot Yield, Clemson Researchers Find
A study from Clemson University has found that adding far-red light to red-blue light treatments significantly boosts shoot production and growth in marijuana plants grown in vitro. Researchers studied two hemp varieties—’BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’—in controlled growth vessels under varying red-to-blue light ratios, with and without the addition of 5% far-red light. Plants were harvested …
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