Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) both reduced voluntary alcohol consumption among male rats with a long history of drinking, according to a new long-term animal study from Vilnius University. The research examined whether the two cannabis compounds affect different components of alcohol consumption, including the motivation to begin drinking and the reinforcing effects that encourage …
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Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation, Partially Restores Immune-Cell Function in Study of Gulf War Illness
Chronic cannabidiol (CBD) treatment reduced excessive brain inflammation and partially restored impaired immune-cell function in a model of Gulf War Illness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California. The study examined how Gulf War Illness affects microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, as animals age. Gulf War Illness is a …
CBD and Anti-Inflammatory Drug Combination Shows Potential Against Aggressive Brain Tumors in Preliminary Study
A liposomal formulation combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib may help slow the progression of high-grade glioma, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland examined formulations containing CBD, celecoxib or a combination of the two. The treatments were …
Study Finds CBD, CBG and CBN Suppress Bile Duct Cancer Cells and Trigger Cell Death
According to a study published in the journal Molecules, Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN) may have anticancer effects against cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of bile duct cancer. Researchers from Srinakharinwirot University and Kasetsart University examined the effects of the three cannabinoids on two human cholangiocarcinoma cell lines. They found that all three compounds …
Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Improved Quality of Life and Symptom Relief Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Marijuana use may help patients with inflammatory bowel disease manage nausea, joint pain, insomnia and other symptoms while improving their quality of life, according to a study published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Researchers from the University of Florida surveyed 108 marijuana consumers diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis about their usage patterns, symptoms, …
Study Finds Recreational Marijuana Legalization Increased Agricultural Employment by About 9%
States that launched legal recreational marijuana sales experienced an approximately 9% increase in agricultural employment, according to a study prepared for presentation at the 2026 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting. Researchers from Texas Tech University examined employment and wage data from 45 states between 1990 and 2024, comparing states that opened recreational marijuana …
CBD Supplementation May Strengthen Honeybee Immune Defenses, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation may help strengthen immune defenses on the surface of honeybees, according to a new study published in the journal Molecules and conducted by researchers from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. “The aim of the study was to determine the effect of cannabidiol extract (CBD) on the activity of the proteolytic …
Study: CBD Produces Memory Improvements Comparable to Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) improved memory and produced effects comparable to estrogen therapy in a rat model of menopause-related cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The research was conducted by scientists affiliated with the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. “The aim of …
Cannabis Seed Compounds May Protect Nerve Cells From Parkinson’s-Related Damage, Study Finds
Compounds found in cannabis seeds may help protect nerve cells from damage associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study published in Tissue and Cell. The research was conducted by scientists affiliated with Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine and Ningxia Medical University. Researchers examined phenylpropionamides, a group of naturally occurring compounds …
Study Finds CBG Improves Kidney Lipid Metabolism Following a High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
Cannabigerol (CBG) may help protect the kidneys from early damage caused by diets high in fat and sugar, according to a new study. Researchers examined the effects of CBG on kidney lipid metabolism in male Wistar rats fed a high-fat, high-sucrose diet for six weeks. Such diets are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and …
