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 …
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Study: Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
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 …
Study Finds Sublingual CBD Improves COVID-19 Outcomes
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, …
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Induced Liver Damage by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
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 …
CBD-Loaded Niosomes Show Promise for Retinal Protection in Groundbreaking New Study
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 …
Study: THC/CBD Extract May Reduce Inflammation, Improve Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
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. …
Study Finds “CBD-Coated Pillow Cover May Serve as an Effective Aid in Improving Sleep Quality”
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 …
Cannabigerol Inhibits Growth of Drug-Resistant Streptococcus iniae by Disrupting Cell Membranes
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 …
Study Finds CBD May Help Manage Jaw Pain from Temporomandibular Disorders
A new study published in the journal Pharmaceutics suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer relief for people suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)—a group of conditions causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland conducted a comprehensive review of studies from 2007 to 2024, …
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Extract Outperforms Hydrocortisone in Reducing Skin Inflammation
According to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, CBD-rich cannabis extract may be more effective than hydrocortisone in reducing inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema. Conducted by researchers from the University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Sciences, the study highlights CBD’s potential as a promising alternative to …
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