A recent study published in Gels, as well as the U.S. National Library of Medicine, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to CBD gummy production using 3D printing. Conducted by researchers at Florida A&M University, the study highlights the potential of 3D-printed CBD gummies as a customized, patient-friendly alternative for pain management, particularly in the geriatric …
Category: Studies
CBD Lozenges Show Promising Antimicrobial Effects Against Streptococcus mutans, a Major Cause of Tooth Decay
A groundbreaking study published in the Brazilian Dental Journal has revealed that cannabidiol (CBD)-infused lozenges may play a crucial role in improving oral health by significantly reducing Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Researchers from the University of Lisbon, the West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program, and the Center for Innovative Care …
Study Finds Psilocybin May Offer Breakthrough Relief for Phantom Limb Pain
A clinical trial from UC San Diego has found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, could provide lasting relief for amputees suffering from phantom limb pain, which affects 60-80% of amputees and has no reliable cure. Dr. Fadel Zeidan, co-founder of UCSD’s Center for Psychedelic Research, led the first-ever randomized controlled trial on …
Study Finds CBD Effective in Reducing Itching and Improving Quality of Life for Atopic Dermatitis Patients
Cannabidiol (CBD) is “effective in reducing itching and improving the quality of life of patients with atopic dermatitis”, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Silesia in Poland and the De Montfort University of Leicester in the UK, was published in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. …
Study: CBD Reduces Nerve Pain and Improves Memory by Activating Pain and Mood Receptors
A new study published in The Journal of Pain finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce nerve pain and improve memory by activating spinal PPARγ and 5-HT1A receptors. Researchers evaluated the effects of both acute and repeated doses of CBD in female mice with nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. The study found that CBD significantly reduced tactile …
Study: Medical Cannabis Improves Outcomes for Patients With Hypermobility-Associated Chronic Pain
A study published in the American College of Rheumatology’s journal Open Rheumatology found that medical marijuana may help alleviate chronic pain in patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Researchers from Imperial College London analyzed data from 161 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. Over an 18-month period, participants …
Study: CBD May Counteract Negative Effects of High-Calorie Diet, Improve Insulin Regulation
According to a new study published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, CBD oil may help counteract the negative effects of a high-calorie diet by influencing insulin and glucagon regulation in pancreatic islets. Researchers from Boston University, the University of South Dakota, and Syracuse University examined the impact of CBD on Wistar rats subjected to …
Study: CBD May Protect Against Epilepsy-Related Neuronal Death by Blocking Toxic Astrocytes
New research published in Journal of Neurochemistry finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may protect against neuronal death in epilepsy by inhibiting neurotoxic reactive astrocytes, a subtype of astrocytes implicated in the disease’s progression. In a kainic acid-induced mouse model of epilepsy, researchers found that neurotoxic reactive astrocytes, triggered by microglia-secreted cytokines such as IL-1α, TNFα, and …
Study: Mouthwash With CBD and Spilanthol Significantly Improves Oral Health Markers in Gingivitis Patients
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that mouthwash containing cannabidiol (CBD) and spilanthol significantly improved oral health markers in patients with plaque-associated gingivitis. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia conducted a double-blind study involving 40 participants, comparing the effects of an oral rinse containing CBD, spilanthol, and tea tree …
Study: One-Third of Cancer Patients Report Marijuana Use, Most Discuss With Healthcare Providers
A significant portion of cancer patients regularly consume cannabis, according to new research. “Given the potential positive and negative impacts of cannabis use during cancer care, more information is needed to understand how changes in cannabis legalization and social norms have affected cannabis use and clinical disclosure among cancer survivors”, states the abstract of the …
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