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·March 28, 2023·3 min read

Marijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Compounds based on CBD can reduce fentanyl opioid binding and boost the effects of naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote.

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·February 13, 2023·5 min read

Study Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic Seizures

Cannabidiol, or CBD, blocks the ability of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to amplify neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that counter seizures, further explaining the value of CBD to treat epilepsy.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Cannabis Not Made Safer by Increasing Its CBD Content

Study finds no evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces the negative effects of cannabis.

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·August 3, 2022·4 min read

Cannabidiol Effective for Young People With Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Cannabidiol treatment helped reduce anxiety severity by, on average, 42.6% in young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety, a new study reports.

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·July 15, 2022·8 min read

Building a Better Painkiller

Cannabidiol (CBD) simultaneously acts on two targets in pain-sensing neurons. Researchers are developing new drugs that have similar actions to CBD that may be better absorbed by the body.

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·January 25, 2022·4 min read

Active Ingredient in Cannabis Protects Aging Brain Cells

Cannabinol, an active ingredient in cannabis, can help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and preserve mitochondrial function.

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·July 14, 2021·4 min read

Cannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief and Contribute to ‘Entourage Effect’

Cannabis terpenes, the part of the plant which provides aroma and flavor, may provide therapeutic benefits in controlling pain, a new study reports.

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·June 18, 2021·4 min read

Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBI

A newly developed cannabidiol capsule can be absorbed by the body faster and penetrate the brain more quickly in mouse models of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and TBI.

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·May 5, 2021·5 min read

Novel CBD Analog Shows Promising Pain-Halting Effects in Mice

KLS-13019, a novel CBD analog, shows promise at reversing pain sensitivity and preventing symptoms of neuropathy in mouse models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

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·April 25, 2021·6 min read

Research Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD

CBD does not appear to reduce experimental pain intensity but does make the experience of pain less unpleasant.

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·August 11, 2020·4 min read

Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus

Cannabidiol (CBD) increases cerebral blood flow to areas of the brain associated with memory processing, specifically the hippocampus. The findings identify a potential mechanism for the use of CBD to treat disorders associated with altered memory processing, including Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

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·April 27, 2020·2 min read

CBD shows promise for fighting aggressive brain cancer

Cannabidiol (CBD) appears to slow the growth of glioblastoma brain cancer cells in both animal and human cell lines. CBD's anti-cancer actions target mitochondria, causing them to dysfunction and release harmful reactive oxygen species. Cancer cells treated with CBD exhibited significant decreases in mitochondrial activity.

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