Category: Studies

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Study: 37% of Californians Use Marijuana, Majority Report Mental and Physical Health Benefits

According to a new study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, and published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, more than one-third of California adults use marijuana, with most reporting positive effects on their mental, emotional, and physical health. The research, conducted by scientists …

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Study: Marijuana Users Are Much More Likely to Exercise Than Drink or Eat Fast Food

A new survey challenges outdated stereotypes about marijuana users, showing they are far more likely to regularly work out than to drink alcohol or eat fast food. The poll, conducted by cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD, asked marijuana consumers about the frequency with which they engage in common lifestyle activities, including drinking, exercising, and eating fast …

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Study: Cannabinoids Attached to Gold Nanoparticles Kill Breast Cancer Cells More Effectively Than Standard Form

Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University and St. Michael’s Hospital have developed a method of delivering cannabinoids to cancer cells using gold nanoparticles, with results showing significantly enhanced anti-cancer effects in lab models. The study, published today by the journal Materials Today Sustainability, explored a new synthesis process for loading the cannabinoids THC and CBD onto …

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Study: CBD Reverses Memory Impairment and Brain Changes Linked to Schizophrenia-Like Symptoms

A new study published in the journal Brain Research found that the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD)  reversed memory deficits and brain abnormalities caused by schizophrenia-like conditions in an animal model. In the study, researchers from the University of São Paulo and the University of Saarland used the drug MK-801 to simulate schizophrenia symptoms in rats …

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Clinical Trial Finds THC:CBD Spray Safe and Feasible for Treating Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients

A new clinical trial has found that a THC:CBD oral spray may be a safe and practical treatment for agitation in patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Conducted across care homes in the United Kingdom, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled STAND trial evaluated the cannabinoid spray nabiximols (Sativex) as a potential therapy for agitation and aggression linked …

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Study: CBD Slows HPV-Linked Head and Neck Cancer by Boosting Immune Response

A new preclinical study published in Frontiers in Immunology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help slow the growth of HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) by activating the immune system and disrupting cancer cell growth. Researchers at the University of California San Diego found that CBD significantly reduced tumor growth in mice with …

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