Study shows THC and CBD reduce agitation in dementia
A groundbreaking clinical trial has found that a specially formulated combination of two cannabis-derived compounds could offer new hope for people living with late-stage dementia.
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Study shows CBD may slow Alzheimer’s by calming the brain’s immune system
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has focused on two notorious villains: amyloid plaques and tau tangles. These abnormal protein buildups have long been considered the defining features of the disease, and countless studies have aimed to stop them.
Scientists created a hemp plastic alternative that withstands boiling water and stretches up to 1,600%
Scientists have developed a promising new type of plastic made from hemp, offering a greener alternative to conventional petroleum-based packaging materials.
Study shows millions Of Americans use CBD as a substitute for painkillers and other medications
About one in three Americans who use CBD take it as a substitute or supplement to at least one conventional medication, particularly painkillers, according to a recent federally funded study.
Study suggests cannabis compounds may reverse fatty liver disease
New research suggests that two non-intoxicating compounds from the cannabis plant may help reverse fatty liver disease in mice.
South Africa’s hemp sector set to generate $2.5 billion by 2040
South Africa could develop a domestic industrial hemp industry worth about $2.5 billion by 2040, according to a new study that highlights the crop’s potential to drive green manufacturing and rural economic growth.
Hemp roots show positive opportunities amid cancer research
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are reshaping how the industrial hemp plant is understood, and their discovery could have major implications for both farmers and medical research.
Study shows CBD treatment reverses key effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may one day help address some of the most damaging and persistent effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. That is the key finding of a new preclinical study conducted in mice by researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences.
Scottish study finds CBD reduces stress in transported fish
A groundbreaking study has revealed that cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may play a surprising role in improving the welfare of exotic fish during transportation.
New research shows industrial hemp absorbs heavy metals, making it effective for cleaning contaminated soil
Recent studies highlight how effective industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) can be at removing toxic metals from polluted soils, a process known as phytoremediation.