Cannabis Research

In a milestone moment for cannabis research, Frontiers in Oncology published the most expansive meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and cancer. The study was led by Cancer Playbook, a platform powered by the Whole Health Oncology Institute (WHOI) and reviewed more than 10,000 peer-...

A new compound that provides the pain-relieving properties of cannabis without the mind-altering effects can serve as an effective alternative to opioids for pain relief, according to researchers who developed the compound that mimics a natural molecule found in the cannabis plant. Researchers from...

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently approved the first marijuana research facility license. Commissioners voted unanimously (4-0) at the agency's monthly public meeting to grant Curaleaf Processing, Inc. a final license to operate a marijuana research facility in Newton. Curaleaf...

Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis access compared to the physicians who provide their care, according to a study recently published in JAMA Network Open. The research from Rutgers Health and other institutions, covered states where medical cannabis...

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open explores how cannabis legalization, both medical and recreational, is influencing the prescription of medications for mental health disorders in the U.S. The findings reveal notable shifts in the use of psychotropic medications, particularly...

Canadian medical cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) (TSX:ACB) is innovating its operations via research in auto-flowering technology. The company said the innovative work provides foundational insight into the flowering mechanism in cannabis. The research would support future...

Recent research from Northwell Health, published in late August in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, indicates that marijuana users may face better outcomes when battling COVID-19, including lower rates of severe infections and reduced likelihood of intubation or death. This promising...

As the therapeutic potential of cannabis continues to garner attention, two recent studies have revealed its benefits in managing symptoms for those with endometriosis and reducing daytime fatigue in patients using CBD. Both studies, published in peer-reviewed journals, provide important insights...

A recent study from Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics has upended the conventional understanding of how cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), suggesting that CBD may actually enhance, rather than mitigate, the effects of THC. This revelation is quite the opposite of...

Scientists from the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn have unveiled promising evidence that low doses of THC, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, could reverse brain aging. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translation Science, the study, done in...

A forthcoming study from the University of Northern Colorado indicates that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, may offer benefits to competitive runners by reducing anxiety and perceived exertion during exercise. As Marijuana Moment reported, the research involved 12 adult...

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez and Rolando Garcia.  In the early 2000s, the people in Argentina's Chilecito Valley became a symbol of environmental resistance with their rally cry of "Agua sí, oro no" (Water yes, gold no). The area's residents vehemently...

People who use cannabis, per the study, have healthier body responses to inflammation, better control of blood sugar levels and are often more active compared to those who don’t. These factors together could reduce the risk of developing diabetes, according to new research undertaken in a...

It’s been one year since Maryland launched recreational cannabis sales on July 1, 2023 after voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in the November midterms. Now, the focus has shifted to pioneering research underway at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and other...

The number of people using medical cannabis to alleviate health issues is growing. The recently published study provided more insight into the growing trend. The research conducted by experts at the University of California Los Angeles suggests that one out of six primary care patients (17%) asked...