No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what this study actually found
Hit the brakes before cannabinoids become the next ivermectin. The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis policy and culture. A scientifi
A new study suggests an effective breathalyzer replacement for marijuana
Researchers have found a non-invasive way to tell whether or not a person has been affected by THC. This discovery, thanks to a study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital an
OSU Study Shows CBGA and CBDA Block COVID-19 Virus
Oregon State University researchers found that cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) “bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and block a critical step in the
Study: This popular ingredient is bad for your gut
Triclosan is an active ingredient that was banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016. However, we continue to encounter it frequently in products that we use in our
CBD limits tumor growth in cancer patients, finds a new study
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. The Big C is a serious disease afflicting large populations around the world. According to the
Would you like to refuel and drive? CBD-dominant weed won’t interfere with your driving skills, says a new study
Smoking CBD-Rich Marijuana Has ‘No Significant Impact’ On Driving Ability, Study Finds With the trend towards legalization around the world and a wide range of options
Epileptic seizures decrease 86% with whole plant cannabis extracts in new medical study
A small study done in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy found that cannabis therapies using whole plants reduced seizures by up to 86%. This study was recently published b
Can you use cannabis as a study aid?
Marijuana is widely used in universities across the country. Studying at university has come at a time when teenagers and young adults are experimenting with drugs, and cannabis is
According to a new medical study, 73% of patients with chronic pain stopped taking opioids or benzos after cannabis therapy
Patients with chronic pain reduce the need for opioids and benzos after cannabis therapy Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects over 50 million American adults acros
Psilocybin has no adverse effects on cognition or emotional function, the study finds
By Natan Ponieman A new study sheds light on the safety profile of psilocybin, the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of Ps
Breathalyzers for marijuana don’t work, a new study says
Breathalyzers for marijuana have been in development for years. These mythical tools could solve one of the main problems related to marijuana legalization: measuring levels of THC
Do you want a higher quality of life? Consume cannabis daily, says a new Brazilian mental health study
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. It turns out that in a recent study from Brazil, habitual cannabis scores far better than non-
Their preference for black coffee could be because of this, says study
Those who like black coffee and dark chocolate may be genetically predisposed to these flavors. According to a new study, these people can get a wide variety of benefits that impro
New study results: cannabis decriminalization benefits black people
By Jelena Martinovic African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession laws than whites, although both groups are about equally likely to
Smoking or vaping CBD doesn’t affect driving skills or reaction times, says a new study
Consuming cannabis before driving is a hotly debated topic for safety reasons. However, with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant, studies show
Cannabis and Breast Cancer: What a New Study Reveals
By Nina Zdinjak Can Cannabis Help Cure Cancer? While there is still not a single recognized and approved cure for cancer, there are many treatments available to help people fight i
Study: Occasional cannabis use does not cause lung damage
This post originally appeared in Terpenes and Testing Magazine and was republished with permission. The relationship between cannabis and lung function has been hotly debated for d
Almost 50% of cannabis users prefer weed over alcohol, and the number is rising, according to a new study
New research from New Frontier Data, the leader in cannabis data and analysis, has found that nearly half of cannabis users in the United States prefer alcohol to alcohol. The resu
THC more effective than CBD in treating autism, shows a new preliminary study
By Jelena Martinovic With cannabis becoming less stigmatized, the autism community is exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical. So far, a number of stu
Whole plant cannabis extract reduces epileptic seizures by 86% in small study
A small study of children with treatment-resistant epilepsy found that whole plant cannabis therapies reduced seizures by 86 percent, according to a study recently published by the