According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure, a key factor in glaucoma treatment. Researchers from University Health Network, the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining studies that measured reductions in …
Category: THC Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is a psychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
THC and Whole-Cannabis Extracts May Reduce Body Weight and Fat Mass, Study Finds
A new study published in The Journal of Physiology found that daily exposure to THC and whole-cannabis extracts can reduce body weight and fat mass, with extracts also improving glucose control. Researchers from the University of California examined the effects of THC and cannabis oil extracts in an animal model of diet-induced obesity, which is …
Study: THC and CBD May Strengthen Cisplatin’s Effects Against Cervical Cancer Cells
According to a new study published by Cancer Reports, combining cisplatin with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the chemotherapy drug’s anticancer effects in cervical cancer cells. Researchers from the University of Pretoria examined how THC and CBD interacted with cisplatin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug for cervical cancer that can be limited by …
Study: Delta-8 THC May Dramatically Slow Nicotine Metabolism, Raising Smoking Cessation Potential
A new study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that delta-8 THC can sharply inhibit the body’s ability to break down nicotine, suggesting it may have potential as a smoking-cessation aid.
Study: THC and CBD Combination Reduces Pain, Improves Jaw Function in Patients With Chronic TMD
New research published in Clinics (Sao Paulo) found that a combination of THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved jaw function in adults suffering from chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition that often leads to persistent orofacial pain and limited movement.
Even 1 to 5 mg of THC Can Trigger a Positive Urine Test Weeks After Use, Study Finds
A new systematic review published in the journal Pharmacological Research finds that standard urine-testing cutoffs for marijuana can be exceeded after surprisingly small amounts of THC, especially when THC is taken orally, and that frequent users can stay above common workplace thresholds for weeks after stopping.
Study: THC Shown to Disrupt Cavity-Causing Bacteria and Dental Biofilms
A new study published in the International Dental Journal finds that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, significantly inhibits the growth and activity of Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most closely associated with dental cavities.
Study Finds Cannabinoids like CBD and THC May Influence Liver Cancer Pathways Through Ion Channels
A new scientific review published in the journal Pathophysiology examines how cannabinoids—both those produced naturally in the body and those derived from the marijuana plant—interact with ion channels and signaling pathways involved in liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
Marijuana Extracts Rich in CBC and THC Show Anti-Cancer Activity Against Bladder Tumors, Says Study
A study published by the Asian Journal of Urology reports that certain marijuana-derived extracts including CBC and THC may have meaningful anti-cancer effects against bladder cancer cells, including the ability to slow cell migration and trigger cancer cell death. The research was conducted by scientists from Bar-Ilan University and Tel Aviv University in Israel, along …
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