Apr 15 2025
Researchers from Thailand’s Kasetsart University have found that cannabis leaves can significantly improve the taste and quality of kombucha by boosting beneficial bacteria and reducing harsh acidity. The study, published by the journal Foods, examined the use of Thai cannabis leaves in kombucha brewed with assam green tea. The cannabis leaves were found to be …
Apr 13 2025
A new clinical trial from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine finds that delta-8 THC (Δ8-THC), a growingly popular hemp-derived cannabinoid, produces psychoactive effects similar to those of delta-9 THC (Δ9-THC), but only when consumed in higher doses. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, involved 19 healthy adult participants with …
Apr 13 2025
Researchers in South Korea have found that an extract made from in vitro-grown cannabis callus tissue may be a valuable new addition to skincare products, thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The study, conducted by a team at Dongguk University and published in the journal Plants, focused on Cannabis sativa L. callus extract …
Apr 13 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that silver and gold nanoparticles synthesized using cannabis waste extract have strong antibacterial effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug-resistant bacteria commonly linked to hospital infections. The research was conducted by scientists at the University …
Apr 10 2025
Cannabis use among veterans is associated with reduced stress and improved sleep quality on the same day, according to a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, the University of Washington, and the University of California Berkeley examined daily diary data …
Apr 04 2025
A new study published in Molecular Medicine Reports finds that nanoparticles made from Cannabis sativa stems could have serious potential as a cosmetic ingredient. Conducted by researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Chungnam National University, the study evaluated the properties of Cannabis sativa stem-derived nanoparticles (CSS-NPs) and their potential use …
Apr 04 2025
According to a new / published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, medical marijuana leads to improved symptoms, reduced medication use, and lower healthcare costs for children receiving palliative care. Researchers from Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio conducted a retrospective review of 46 pediatric patients who received medical marijuana recommendations between 2019 and 2022. The …
Apr 02 2025
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 …
Apr 02 2025
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 …
Apr 02 2025
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, …
