Cannabinoid

Cannabinoids are a group of terpenophenolic compounds present in Cannabis (''Cannabis sativa'') and occur naturally in the nervous and immune systems of animals.
What are Cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Of over 480 different compounds present in the plant, only around 66 are termed cannabinoids.

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Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids impacts adult health in rats

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids impacts adult health in rats

High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

Calorie reduction doesn't hinder exercise in mice, new research finds

Calorie reduction doesn't hinder exercise in mice, new research finds

Study finds cannabigerol effectively reduces anxiety, boosts memory recall

Study finds cannabigerol effectively reduces anxiety, boosts memory recall

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

Study explores how cannabis use affects breast milk and lactation

Study explores how cannabis use affects breast milk and lactation

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

Widespread cannabis use linked to increase in psychiatric disorders, UMSOM review finds

Widespread cannabis use linked to increase in psychiatric disorders, UMSOM review finds

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Study exposes widespread inaccuracies in cannabidiol product labeling

Study exposes widespread inaccuracies in cannabidiol product labeling

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

MD Anderson and Jazz Pharmaceuticals collaborate to investigate the potential of zanidatamab in HER2-expressing cancers

MD Anderson and Jazz Pharmaceuticals collaborate to investigate the potential of zanidatamab in HER2-expressing cancers

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

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