Cannabis Science & Health
The Best Cannabis Extraction Methods for Marijuana Concentrates
As the science behind cannabis extraction continues to mature producers have to select between an increasing range of techniques and technologies.
Combining Cannabinoids with Radiotherapy Improves Cancer Outcomes
Combining cannabinoids with radiotherapy and smart biomaterials could enhance therapeutic efficacy during the treatment of pancreatic and lung cancers.
Strainprint Data Reveals Impact of Cannabis on Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Study marks one of the first attempts by U.S. scientists to assess how cannabis with varying concentrations of THC and CBD affect medicinal cannabis users’ feelings of well-being when smoked outside of a laboratory.
Advanced Imaging Set to Reveal Effects of Cannabinoids on the Brain
Molecular and advanced functional imaging are to be used to compare the brain effects of placebo, THC, and CBD related to attention, memory, processing of novelty and change as well as stress and pain.
World-first Cannabis Trial Looks to Treat Insomnia
Current evidence suggests that medicinal cannabis could be a less dangerous alternative to current drugs on the market.
Identifying the Best Cannabinoid Profile for Treating Pain
In a small pilot study, patients using high CBD strains exhibited lower levels of circulating cytokines a marker of inflammation often associated with pain - than those using higher THC products.
UC San Diego Receives $4.7M Gift for Medical Cannabis Research
The funding will support research to investigate whether medicinal cannabinoid therapies can alleviate symptoms in children with severe autism—and if so, how.
Could This New App Work Out How High You Are?
The prototype app called 'Am I Stoned' is designed to help cannabis users understand how the drug is affecting them through a series of phone-based tasks.
Hemp Shows Potential for Treating Ovarian Cancer
Pre-clinical results indicate that hemp extracts might be useful for stopping or slowing down metastasis - the spreading of cancer to other parts of the body.
