Apr 04 2025
A new study published in Molecular Medicine Reports finds that nanoparticles made from Cannabis sativa stems could have serious potential as a cosmetic ingredient. Conducted by researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Chungnam National University, the study evaluated the properties of Cannabis sativa stem-derived nanoparticles (CSS-NPs) and their potential use …
Apr 04 2025
According to a new / published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, medical marijuana leads to improved symptoms, reduced medication use, and lower healthcare costs for children receiving palliative care. Researchers from Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio conducted a retrospective review of 46 pediatric patients who received medical marijuana recommendations between 2019 and 2022. The …
Apr 02 2025
A study published today by PLOS One found that patients prescribed medicinal marijuana experienced sustained improvements in their overall health-related quality of life, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and pain over the course of a full year. The study, published as part of the QUEST Initiative and conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Curtin …
Apr 02 2025
A new pilot study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer a safe and potentially effective treatment option for individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University conducted an open-label clinical trial involving five adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Each …
Apr 02 2025
A new peer-reviewed clinical trial conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Reichman University found that sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) may improve clinical outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. Published in The Israel Medical Association Journal, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 10 participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Seven patients received CBD extract administered sublingually, …
Apr 01 2025
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the liver from stress-induced injury by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage, according to a new study published by the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. A team of researchers from Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine explored CBD’s impact on liver injury …
Mar 31 2025
A study published today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) encapsulated in niosomes could serve as an effective neuroprotective treatment for retinal ischemia, a condition that can lead to significant vision loss. Titled Intravitreal CBD-Loaded Niosomes Enhance Retinal Neuroprotection in Ischemic Injury, the study highlights the potential of this …
Mar 31 2025
According to a new study published in the journal Neuroscience, a cannabis extract containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) could significantly reduce neuroinflammation and improve movement following spinal cord injury. Conducted by researchers from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, the study highlights the therapeutic potential of cannabis in protecting nerve tissue and promoting recovery. …
Mar 28 2025
Using a CBD-coated pillow cover “was found to enhance sleep duration in healthy individuals experiencing poor sleep”, according to a new pilot study. The study, published in the journal Healthcare, was conducted by researchers from China Medical University. “Sleep difficulty is common in the current society”, states the study. “Poor sleep has a significant influence …
Mar 28 2025
In a new study published by the journal Archives of Microbiology, the cannabis compound cannabigerol “inhibited the growth of S. iniae by disrupting the cell membrane.” Evaluation of the antibacterial activity and mechanism of cannabigerol against drug-resistant Streptococcus iniae in vitro Conducted by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan University, and the Sichuan Aquatic Animal …
