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Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived CBD Effective in Patients with Gastroparesis

Rochester, MN: Patients with gastroparesis (partial stomach paralysis) respond favorably to a proprietary spray (Epidiolex) containing plant-derived CBD, according to placebo-controlled data published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Investigators affiliated with the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota compared Epidiolex versus a placebo in 44 patients with gastroparesis. Subjects consumed either CBD or a placebo for a period of…

July 28, 2023
Study: Cancer Patients Report Symptom Relief, Cognitive Improvements Following Use of Oral Cannabis Products

Boulder, CO: Cancer patients report sustained improvements in pain intensity, cognition, and sleep quality following the use of cannabis-infused edible products, according to observational study data published in the journal Open Exploration. Twenty-five subjects participated in the study. Participants engaged in the ad libitum (as needed) use of state-licensed edible cannabis products for two weeks. “This study is among the first to explore…

July 17, 2023
First-Ever Study to Investigate CBD as Chronic Pain Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers at Australia’s University of Sydney have launched the world’s first-ever study investigating the efficacy of CBD treatments for spinal cord injury-induced chronic pain. Full story after the jump. Researchers at Australia’s University of Sydney are conducting the world’s first medical trial researching the efficacy of CBD for spinal cord injury-induced chronic pain. The study…

February 1, 2023
Researchers Published More Than 4,300 Cannabis Studies This Year

Cannabis researchers published more than 4,300 studies investigating the effects and therapeutic benefits of cannabis this year, more than any other year. Full story after the jump. There were more than 4,300 scientific papers covering cannabis published in 2022, the most ever recorded in a single year, according to a report by cannabis advocacy group…

January 3, 2023
More Americans Smoke Cannabis Than Tobacco

According to the latest Gallup poll, more Americans report having smoked cannabis in the past week than tobacco. A new Gallup poll found that more Americans smoked cannabis in the past week than tobacco, according to a report from The Hill. Up from 12% last year, 16% of Americans polled said they smoked cannabis in…

September 1, 2022
NATIONAL CBD DAY | AUGUST 8

NATIONAL CBD DAY | AUGUST 8 On August 8th, National CBD Day recognizes the natural hemp product everyone’s clamoring for! Learn about CBD and updated laws impacting its use. #NationalCBDDay Over the years, hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) has made quite a name for itself in the wellness world. Since a growing number of products – from…

August 8, 2022
House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Research

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with bipartisan support that encourages medical cannabis research by easing the federal cannabis research application process. The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a negotiated version of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act which would encourage cannabis research by streamlining the federal application process and removing…

July 28, 2022
NFL Donates $1M to Cannabinoids Pain Management Study

The NFL is donating $1 million to researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management in elite athletes. The National Football League (NFL) is donating $1 million to University of California San Diego and University of Regina (Canada) researchers to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on pain management, and neuroprotection from concussion in…

July 13, 2022