Feb 20 2025
A new study published by bioRxiv and the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that psilocybin could help mitigate the effects of repetitive mild head injuries, a condition linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. For the study, researchers from Northeastern University, Delaware State University, and Indiana University examined the impact of psilocybin on an …
Feb 20 2025
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively combat colorectal cancer (CRC), showing antitumor effects across multiple cell lines, regardless of genetic mutations. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, researchers from The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle in Australia tested CBD on four CRC cell lines—HCT116, HT-29, LS174T, …
Feb 20 2025
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could lead to significant improvements in anxiety, pessimism, and disease acceptance among those with Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospital. Published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, the study focused on a 43-year-old patient who struggled with anxious ruminations and difficulty adjusting to her diagnosis. …
Feb 19 2025
A new placebo-controlled study found that mucoadhesive strips containing tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) led to significant weight loss and metabolic improvements over 90 days. The study involved 44 participants, including 31 women and 13 men, with an average age of 51.75 years. Researchers tested two different doses: 8 mg THCV/10 mg CBD and 16 …
Feb 19 2025
A recent study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that patients with cancer who use medical marijuana report substantial improvements in managing symptoms. The study found that although most cancer patients find symptom relief from using medical marijuana, high out-of-pocket costs remain a major barrier, particularly for those already facing financial hardship. …
Feb 19 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Proteomics explores the antibacterial properties of cannabidiol (CBD), revealing its potential as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. The research focused on Bacillus licheniformis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecium, using bacterial inhibition assays, label-free proteomics, and metabolomics to analyze CBD’s effects. The findings indicate that CBD causes significant …
Feb 18 2025
A study conducted by Jeonbuk National University Medical School and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology found that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances endurance exercise in mice by altering the gut microbiome and promoting muscle adaptation. “Cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive compound from Cannabis, has various bioactive functions in humans and animals”, states the study, which …
Feb 17 2025
A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior finds that purified cannabidiol (CBD) may help improve severe, treatment-resistant behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prospective, observational study included 20 pediatric patients with severe ASD who were unresponsive to conventional medications and behavioral interventions. Researchers examined the efficacy and …
Feb 14 2025
A study published yesterday by the journal MedComm suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a protective role in bone marrow recovery following acute radiation exposure. Bone marrow, home to hematopoietic stem cells, is highly sensitive to radiation, and severe damage can be fatal. However, there are currently few effective treatments available. The study, conducted by …
Feb 14 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology finds that essential oil from Moroccan cannabis may help alleviate peripheral neuropathic pain. Researchers from University Cadi Ayyad in Morocco and Sapienza University in Italy found that daily administration of the oil significantly reduced pain sensitivity and improved functional recovery in an animal model of sciatic nerve …
