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A new study has identified the mechanism that makes all cannabinoids, but particularly CBD, effective at reducing inflammation. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of inflammatory diseases like as… Continue reading Mechanism behind CBD’s potent anti-inflammatory effects identified
It may be delicious and healthy, but fruit is frustratingly fickle too, often going bad quickly in the fridge. Now, researchers in Thailand have developed an invisible, edible coating made with cannabidiol (CBD) that can preserve fruit for much longer…. Continue reading Edible CBD coating keeps fruit fresher for longer
Researchers got tiny worms high on cannabis to see how it affected their food preferences and found striking similarities between them and us. The discovery could lead to the development of targeted drug therapies.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Sci… Continue reading Cannabis-affected worms exhibit food preferences similar to high humans
Recent years have seen a relaxation of laws in multiple US states around the use of medical and non-medical cannabis, prompting ongoing research into the effects of cannabis on health. Now, a first-of-its-kind study has found a connection between diffe… Continue reading Novel study shows pattern of cannabis use impacts postop recovery
The pros and cons of marijuana usage are complicated, and are constantly being updated as new research emerges and the drug gains popularity thanks to decriminalization legislation. Unfortunately for fans of the drug, a new study led by researchers at … Continue reading Daily cannabis use linked to spike in coronary artery disease
While breathalyzers make it quick and easy to tell if someone is drunk, it takes more time and effort to determine if they’re intoxicated by drugs such as cannabis. A new device known as Gaize could reportedly soon change that.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Gaize is like a VR-based breathalyzer for drug use
Over the last 20 years, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat epileptic seizures has gained traction, particularly where anti-seizure medications have failed. CBD’s anticonvulsant properties are well-known; however, a new study has highlighted a previo… Continue reading Study provides new understanding of how CBD reduces epileptic seizures
Newly published results from a clinical trial testing the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo. The findings add to an inconclusive body… Continue reading CBD oil proves no better than placebo for cancer pain and distress
Newly published results from a clinical trial testing the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo. The findings add to an inconclusive body… Continue reading CBD oil proves no better than placebo for cancer pain and distress
New research published in the journal Nature Food has reported on the consequences of feeding dairy cows commercial hemp. Despite the hemp product containing negligible levels of psychoactive THC the researchers detected significant behavioral changes … Continue reading Hemp-fed cows get high and produce THC-laced milk