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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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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