Cannabis Science & Health
Unique Cannabinoid Profile May Help Control Autoimmune Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
A unique cannabis strain that has the capacity to inhibit dendritic-dependent T-cells proliferation has been identified by researchers in Israel.
Cannabis-derived Compounds Exhibit Synergistic Cytotoxic Effects Against Colon Cancer Cells
A combination of THCA and CBGA can interact synergistically to cause distinct gene expression, induction of cell cycle arrest, and apoptotic cell death in colon cancer cells.
$9M Invested in Gauging the Long-term Effects of Cannabis on Adolescents
The grant will fund a series of preclinical studies to determine whether THC consumption during adolescence causes persistent neurological changes.
Cannabidiol Prevents Nausea in Rats
The cannabis-derived compound could be used to treat nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Cannabinoid Improves Survival Rates of Mice with Pancreatic Cancer
Mice with pancreatic cancer that were treated with a naturally occurring constituent of medicinal cannabis alongside chemotherapy, survived almost three times longer than those treated with chemotherapy alone, a new study reports.
Cannabis Does Not Improve Breathlessness During Exercise in Patients with Advanced COPD
The team behind the research pointed at that the trial results may not be generalizable because the number of participants was small and only represented a group of patients with stable, but advanced, COPD
Synthetic Cannabinoid Treatment Shows Improvement in Agitation in People with Alzheimer's
Results of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial suggest that nabilone may be effective in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Medical Cannabis Users Could Still be Criminalised in UK Despite Government Accepting its Benefits
Under current recommendations, people who use cannabis for conditions including chronic pain, arthritis, the side effects of chemotherapy and even the self-medication of brain and other tumours, will continue to be criminalised.
Cannabinoids May Do More Than Just Manage Cancer Symptoms
Early research shows that in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, cannabinoids may significantly improve cancer care.
