Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

CBN-Derived Compound Protects Dopamine-Producing Cells in Parkinson’s Study

A compound derived from cannabinol (CBN) protected dopamine-producing nerve cells from death in a laboratory model of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in …

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Hemp Bark Extract Improves Memory and Targets Alzheimer’s-Related Pathways, Study Finds

Hemp bark extract improved memory and learning in mice with chemically induced cognitive dysfunction while also targeting several biological pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according …

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Study Finds Hemp Seed Beverage May Reduce Cholesterol, Inflammation and Liver Stress

A beverage made from hemp seeds significantly reduced cholesterol, inflammation and several markers of liver stress in a new preclinical study published today in the …

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Study Finds Hemp-Based Diets Improve Sperm Quality in Rams

A new study published in the journal Small Ruminant Research found that feeding rams hemp seeds and hemp cake improved several measures of sperm quality, …

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Study Finds Oral CBD May Reduce Dental Pain Sensitivity in Apical Periodontitis

Oral cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced dental pain-related hypersensitivity in a mouse model of apical periodontitis, according to a new study published yesterday in the journal …

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Young Adult Cancer Survivors Report Medical Marijuana Helps Manage Symptoms, Study Finds

Young adult cancer survivors reported that medical marijuana can be useful for managing symptoms, although many said they lacked reliable guidance from healthcare providers and …

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CBD and CBG Use After Chemotherapy Linked to Significantly Lower Neuropathy Risk, Study Finds

Exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG) after neurotoxic chemotherapy was associated with a substantially lower likelihood of subsequently being diagnosed with neuropathy, according to …

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Study Finds CBD Cut Atherosclerotic Plaque Nearly in Half in Animal Model

CBD significantly reduced the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in male mice, while also reducing biological pathways associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, according to newly …

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Phytocannabinoids May Support Bone Health and Fracture Healing, Finds New Review

A new scientific review concludes that cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids may have beneficial effects on bone health, including promoting fracture healing, reducing bone loss and decreasing fracture-related …

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Yearlong Study Finds CBD Reduces Seizures and Hospital Visits in Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

A yearlong study involving more than 100 children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy found that cannabidiol (CBD) was associated with sustained reductions in seizures, epilepsy severity, …

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