Oct 18 2025
A new study published in Biochemistry and Cell Biology finds that psilocybin may offer protective effects against skin aging caused by high-glucose and high-lipid diets. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge found that psilocybin helped preserve cellular health in fibroblasts exposed to stress conditions linked to oxidative damage, inflammation, and collagen breakdown.
Oct 17 2025
A study published today by the British Journal of Dermatology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce pain and itching in children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic disorder that causes fragile skin and chronic wounds. The study followed 10 patients between the ages of 2 and 17, all of whom …
Oct 16 2025
A study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery found that a cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) paste reduced osteoarthritis pain in cats. Researchers from Utrecht University and ElleVet Sciences conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial involving 26 cats with diagnosed osteoarthritis. Fourteen cats completed the study, while 12 dropped out—primarily …
Oct 16 2025
A new review published in the International Journal of Molecular Science explores how cannabidiol (CBD) and other phytocannabinoids may benefit cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers from the University Hospital of Split detail how the endocannabinoid system—through CB1 and CB2 receptors—plays a central role in cardiovascular health. Preclinical studies suggest that selectively …
Oct 16 2025
A study published this week in Forensic Science International used wastewater testing to track the prevalence of cannabis and CBD use in Japan between 2020 and 2023. Researchers from The University of Queensland and Kanazawa University found that the “prevalence of THC use remained low in Japan compared to other countries despite a steady increase in …
Oct 15 2025
A study published recently in the journal Cells details the critical role mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors play in maintaining skeletal muscle energy production and contractile performance. Researchers from the University of Szeged and the University of Debrecen investigated mitochondrial CB1 receptors (mtCB1Rs), a distinct population of cannabinoid receptors located within skeletal muscle mitochondria. Using a novel …
Oct 15 2025
A new study in Frontiers in Pharmacology finds that cannabis extracts deliver strong pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects across several preclinical models. Researchers prepared a crude ethanolic extract from the aerial parts of the plant, which chemical analysis confirmed contained cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabigerol (CBG), along with flavonoids and alkaloids. The …
Oct 14 2025
A new study published in Health Leadership and Quality of Life adds to the growing body of evidence that cannabis can help ease the symptoms of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers from Anurag University, Chitkara University, and Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, all in India, surveyed 900 participants, comparing cannabis consumers …
Oct 14 2025
A new study published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics introduces an electrochemical sensor designed to detect cannabinoids with high precision. For the study, a research team from Thammasat University and the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand developed molecular-imprinted mesoporous platinum-iridium (Pt-Ir) alloy electrodes that mimic natural molecular recognition processes. Using both molecular …
Oct 13 2025
A study from Washington State University, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, reveals that not only age and sex but also the choice of carrier oil influence how vaporized marijuana affects physiology and behavior. In a large study of 414 mice, researchers looked at both adolescents and adults, split evenly between males and females. The …
