Posts tagged with "cannabis research"
More Research Links Cannabis to Treatment for Novel Coronavirus
Compounds found in cannabis prevented the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, from penetrating healthy human cells. The findings were published in the Journal of Nature Products. Cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), two compounds commonly found in cannabis, have potential to fight the virus...
Today's Changing World Can Help Push the Cannabis Narrative
The past year and a half have been anxiety-inducing for many of us. A recent study found that the prevalence of major depressive disorders grew by 27.6%, and cases of anxiety disorders rose by 25.6% during the pandemic. These statistics speak to the massive effect of a global health crisis on public health and are a reminder that...
Can Cannabis Ease Chronic Itch?
Medical marijuana (cannabis) may offer a promising option for patients with chronic itch, according to a new case study. Chronic itch — known clinically as chronic pruritus — is characterized as an unrelenting and sometimes even debilitating sensation to itch, and often lowers the quality of life for those who have...
Is This Cannabinoid Being Overlooked as a Treatment for Autism?
The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 1 out of every 160 children has some level of Autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, with varying levels of severity. Difficulty with social interactions and restrictive or repetitive...
Thailand Establishes an International Medical Cannabis Research Center
Thailand is a regional leader when it comes to medical cannabis policy. It was the first country in its entire area to legalize cannabis for medical use. That may not seem like a big deal being that it was only a handful of years ago. However, given that the region where Thailand is located is home to some of the harshest cannabis...
New Study Completely Debunks a Major Anti-Cannabis Talking Point
Canada was not the first nation to legalize cannabis for adult use. That title will always go to Uruguay, which legalized cannabis roughly half a decade before Canada. However, Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult use, and still remains the only G-7 country to do so. Canada’s legalization model is much...
Women Leaders in Cannabis: Why the Leading Companies Need Them Now
As with most every other industry, there are disparities in the cannabis sector when it comes to women leaders. There just aren’t enough women CEOs, owners, and managers. Why isn’t there more female leadership? Of all the industries you would think women would be a part of, cannabis is one. After all, it’s a modern, progressive...
New Zealand Boosts Cannabis Research
Fortunately for the future of the nation's cannabis policy, New Zealand recently announced additional funding for cannabis research.
Can Cannabis Extracts Effectively Treat Lung Tumors?
Researchers in Britain recently conducted a case study involving a lung cancer patient and cannabis extracts.
Did Cannabis Legalization Help Canadian Stocks?
Many Canadian cannabis companies offer stocks, with some having done so prior to legalization in 2018. Did legalization help those stocks?
Panama Legalizes Medical Cannabis
In a historic move for the Latin American region, Panama officially legalized cannabis for medical use this month.
How Cannabis is Impacting Modern Medicine
What you need to know about the changing global mindset when it comes to medical marijuana, and how the acceptance of cannabis for medical purposes is shifting modern healthcare.
Delta-8-THC: Ugly Duckling or Beautiful Swan?
Is delta-8-THC the ugly step-kin of THC, or will it become the next best thing in cannabis sales and consumption?
Cannabis Law Reform not Associated With Negative Neonatal Health Outcomes
For some expectant mothers, refraining from consuming cannabis is an easy choice, however, for some women that are medical cannabis patients, refraining from use is a much more difficult decision.
Is CBG An Effective Treatment For Pain?
A recent study explored the relationship between CBG and chronic pain. The study involved a voluntary survey among patients that identified as being consumers of CBG products.
Tracking Cannabis By Using Molecular Barcodes?
One technology may hold the key to successful international cannabis tracking. Molecular barcodes are used in many products for tracking purposes, including cotton and microchips.
Youth Cannabis Exposure Not An Independent Cause Of Adult Psychosis
When it comes to cannabis propaganda, especially as it applies to scare tactics involving youth, the talking points usually are that kids consuming cannabis will lead to tremendous mental and physical health issues later in life. Is any of this true?
Why is Cannabis Use Gaining Traction With Pro Athletes?
Some say cannabis has therapeutic potential for athletes; others say it's okay because it doesn't affect athletic performance. But what does the research say?
