Studies

A new government-backed study has revealed a generational twist in daily substance habits: younger adults are nearly three times more likely to use marijuana than alcohol on a daily or near-daily basis (DND).

A new study has highlighted the potential of two compounds—tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD)—in promoting weight loss, shedding light on their promising roles in managing body weight and related metabolic processes.

Recent research in preclinical mouse models has unveiled promising findings about the combined effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin in addressing behavioural challenges.

A new study published in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics has turned the common cannabis wisdom on its head, proving once again that science loves to mess with everything we think we know.

A new study from the University of Colorado is here to set the record straight, showing that for some, marijuana can actually play a surprising role in fitness—and even serve as a motivational tool for exercise. So, the next time someone says “stoners are lazy,” you can point them to this research (right after your run, of course).

A recent study has uncovered a new superpower for hemp: killing mosquitoes. Specifically, researchers found that hemp leaf extract rich in CBD can wipe out yellow fever mosquitoes in their larval stage, including strains that have developed resistance to insecticides. It’s a discovery that could save millions of lives, all thanks to the humble hemp plant.

New research from the University of Southern California has uncovered some surprising benefits of cannabis that might make you raise an eyebrow.

Researchers have uncovered what they’re calling a “cannabis paradox.” It turns out that adults who enjoy a little cannabis and then find themselves admitted to the hospital after a heart attack actually seem to fare better than their non-toking counterparts.

CBD might soon be your skin’s new best friend in the fight against sun damage, according to some intriguing new research.