Curing cancer with Cannabidiol?
- CANNABIS OIL, NEWS
- April 24, 2013
A groundbreaking study published in Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively reduce fever and inflammation. Researchers at the University of São Paulo found that CBD lowered fever in mice by altering biological pathways related to stress and inflammation responses. The study, led by Professor Luiz Guilherme S. Branco, demonstrated
READ MOREHealth Canada has widened its recall of cannabis oils and softgels, now affecting 14 lots of products from multiple brands. The recall, which began in June, has expanded to include over 17,000 units sold across six provinces and territories between December 2022 and July 2024. The agency’s inspection revealed significant quantities of intoxicating cannabinoids HHC
READ MOREA groundbreaking clinical trial published in Frontiers in Pharmacology has shed light on the potential benefits of edible cannabis for chronic low back pain. The study, conducted over two weeks, involved 249 participants who self-selected various cannabis products containing different ratios of THC and CBD. Researchers found that higher doses of THC were associated with
READ MOREThe Department of Justice (DOJ) has raised concerns that a lawsuit challenging federal marijuana prohibition could potentially undermine ongoing efforts to reschedule cannabis. In a recent court brief, the DOJ suggested that if marijuana companies win their case, it could limit the government’s ability to regulate cannabis as a Schedule III drug. This development comes
READ MOREAustralia’s approach to cannabis varies significantly across its states and territories, despite federal legalization of medicinal cannabis in 2016. According to a comprehensive guide by Investing News Network, recreational use remains largely illegal nationwide, with the Australian Capital Territory being the sole exception, allowing possession of small amounts for personal use since 2020. Medical cannabis
READ MOREA groundbreaking study has revealed that cannabis oil containing both CBD and THC may significantly reduce seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. The research, conducted over a 12-week period, involved 45 children and young adults with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Participants who received the cannabis oil experienced a median 86.8% reduction in seizure frequency,
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