Cannabidiol

Potential Contaminants in CBD and THC Oils

Cannabidiol (CBD) was initially discovered as a medication to treat Dravet syndrome, but is now used extensively to treat several medical and lifestyle disorders in addition to being used as recreational drug.

Can CBD Oil Be Used to Treat Epilepsy?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Differences Between Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Can CBD be Used to Treat Drug Addiction?

Can CBD be Used to Prevent or Treat Psychosis?

Obesity Prevalence Among Cannabis Users

Does Diet Affect CBD Absorption?

Latest Cannabidiol News and Research

Novel CBD analog alleviates pain in mouse model of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

For patients with chronic pain, ineffective treatments, lowered work productivity, and other factors often coalesce, fueling feelings of hopelessness and anxiety and setting the stage for even bigger problems, including substance use disorders.

5 May 2021

Study sheds light on the ability of CBD to reduce pain

It's been hailed as a wonder drug and it's certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the Cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024.

23 Apr 2021

Study identifies a 'window of impairment' caused by cannabis intoxication

A comprehensive analysis of 80 scientific studies has identified a 'window of impairment' of between three and 10 hours caused by moderate to high doses of the intoxicating component of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

12 Apr 2021

2021 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting goes virtual for the first time

The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and the American Geriatrics Society is evolving with them.

31 Mar 2021

FDA warns two companies for illegal marketing of unapproved CBD products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

22 Mar 2021

Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells

Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that a cannabis plant compound inhibited infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human lung cells.

14 Mar 2021

Combining terpenes and cannabidiol may be highly active against human coronaviruses

A group of researchers from a well-known technology company in Israel showed a significant antiviral effect of a combination of terpenes and cannabidiol against a human coronavirus strain 229E. This exciting and first-of-its-kind report is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

4 Mar 2021

Placebo-like effects may explain the benefits of psychedelic drugs

Positive psychological effects associated with taking small doses of psychedelic drugs are likely the result of users' expectations, suggests a study published today in eLife.

3 Mar 2021

Medicinal cannabis improves outcomes in Parkinson's patients

With medicinal cannabis now legalized in many parts of the world, there is growing interest in its use to alleviate symptoms of many illnesses including Parkinson's disease (PD).

27 Jan 2021

Cannabidiol kills bacteria responsible for gonorrhea, meningitis, and legionnaires disease

Synthetic cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been shown for the first time to kill the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea, meningitis and legionnaires disease.

20 Jan 2021

FDA issues warning letters to companies illegally selling unapproved CBD products

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued five warning letters to companies for selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

22 Dec 2020

Texas Biomed to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Professor Mahesh Mohan, D.V.M., Ph.D., and collaborators more than $3.5 million over five years to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).

11 Dec 2020

Medically active component of cannabis does not impact driving ability, study shows

A landmark study on how cannabis affects driving ability has shown that cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis component now widely used for medical purposes, does not impair driving, while moderate amounts of the main intoxicating component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) produce mild driving impairment lasting up to four hours.

1 Dec 2020

Novel cannabis plant extracts could protect against COVID-19

Researchers in Canada have conducted a study suggesting that novel Cannabis sativa extracts may decrease levels of the host cell receptor that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) uses to gain viral entry to target tissues.

26 Nov 2020

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

18 Nov 2020

Study: Cannabidiol molecule contains more potent antioxidants

Nowadays, cannabidiol is a star component, not only in the world of cosmetics, but also in pharmaceutics and nutrition due to its antioxidant properties and its therapeutical potential.

17 Nov 2020

USask researchers to study how cannabis use during pregnancy affects fetus' brain development

University of Saskatchewan pharmacologist Robert Laprairie will use a Brain Canada research grant to determine how a mother's use of cannabis during pregnancy affects the brain of the developing fetus she's carrying.

9 Nov 2020

Study finds higher cannabis dose is associated with larger reductions in OCD compulsions

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, report that the severity of their symptoms was reduced by about half within four hours of smoking cannabis, according to a Washington State University study.

20 Oct 2020

SGD Pharma introduces Ensiemo, the new complete child-resistant packaging solution for CBD oils

SGD Pharma today announces the launch of its new full packaging solution dedicated to the cannabidiol (CBD) oil market.

From SGD Pharma 23 Sep 2020

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

2 Sep 2020

Cannabidiol

Overview

Can CBD Oil Be Used to Treat Epilepsy?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Differences Between Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Feature Articles

Can CBD be Used to Treat Drug Addiction?

Can CBD be Used to Prevent or Treat Psychosis?

Obesity Prevalence Among Cannabis Users

Does Diet Affect CBD Absorption?

Latest Cannabidiol News and Research

Novel CBD analog alleviates pain in mouse model of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Study sheds light on the ability of CBD to reduce pain

Study identifies a 'window of impairment' caused by cannabis intoxication

2021 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting goes virtual for the first time

FDA warns two companies for illegal marketing of unapproved CBD products

Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells

Combining terpenes and cannabidiol may be highly active against human coronaviruses

Placebo-like effects may explain the benefits of psychedelic drugs

Medicinal cannabis improves outcomes in Parkinson's patients

Cannabidiol kills bacteria responsible for gonorrhea, meningitis, and legionnaires disease

FDA issues warning letters to companies illegally selling unapproved CBD products

Texas Biomed to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder

Medically active component of cannabis does not impact driving ability, study shows

Novel cannabis plant extracts could protect against COVID-19

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Study: Cannabidiol molecule contains more potent antioxidants

USask researchers to study how cannabis use during pregnancy affects fetus' brain development

Study finds higher cannabis dose is associated with larger reductions in OCD compulsions

SGD Pharma introduces Ensiemo, the new complete child-resistant packaging solution for CBD oils

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

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Cannabidiol

Overview

Feature Articles

Can CBD be Used to Treat Drug Addiction?

Can CBD be Used to Prevent or Treat Psychosis?

Obesity Prevalence Among Cannabis Users

Does Diet Affect CBD Absorption?

Latest Cannabidiol News and Research

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