Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus
Summary: 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…
Cannabis Reduces OCD Symptoms by Half in the Short-Term
Summary: People with OCD reported a reduction in the symptoms within four hours of smoking cannabis, a new study reports. Source: Washington State University People with…
Why People With Depression Can Sometimes Experience Memory Problems
Summary: Researchers shed light on why some people with depression experience memory loss and cognitive problems. Source: The Conversation While we often associate depression with low…
Early Exposure to Cannabis Compounds Reduces Later Neural Activity
Summary: A new study in Zebrafish reveals exposure to compounds found in cannabis during the early stages of development was linked to a significant drop in…
Novel Study of High-Potency Cannabis Shows Some Memory Effects
Summary: Study reveals high-potency cannabis does not impact decision-making performance but does affect memory in relation to free recall, source memory, and false memories. Source: Washington…
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders
Summary: A 25-year study identifies a link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, and decreased…
Cannabis Causes Birth Defects in Susceptible Mice
Summary: In-vitro exposure to THC can cause birth defects in genetically predisposed mice. THC interferes with Hedgehog signaling in the developing mice, leading to an increased…
CBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis Strains
Summary: Researchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC. Source: Indiana University. IU neuroscientists find cannabidiol…
Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy
Summary: A new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments. Source:…
CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’
Summary: Dogs with epilepsy who received cannabidiol as part of a clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures. Source: Colorado State University Promising…
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