A randomized clinical trial by University of Florida researchers has found that a low-THC, full-spectrum oral cannabidiol preparation provided postoperative pain control comparable to codeine plus acetaminophen following photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, a laser eye procedure known for producing several…
A new randomized clinical trial is challenging some assumptions about the immediate cardiovascular effects of cannabis. Researchers led by the University of California, San Francisco found that habitual cannabis users experienced approximately 9 percent fewer premature heartbeats on days when…
A new randomized clinical trial is adding significant evidence to the debate over whether carefully standardized cannabis-derived medicines may have a role in treating symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. Published in Neurotherapeutics, the Phase II/III Harmony Study tested NTI164,…
A large randomized clinical trial at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found that dronabinol, a prescription form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, can substantially reduce trauma-related nightmares in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder. Published August 5, 2026, the German multicenter study enrolled 171…
A cannabis-derived medicine for chronic low back pain has moved closer to a possible U.S. regulatory pathway after the Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, an investigational full-spectrum Cannabis sativa extract developed by German pharmaceutical company…
In a landmark scientific development, researchers at Stellenbosch University have identified a previously unknown class of compounds in cannabis leaves, marking the first recorded evidence of flavoalkaloids within the plant. The discovery adds an entirely new dimension to cannabis chemistry,…
Cannabis is often associated with relaxation, creativity, and stress relief, yet for some users—particularly with certain sativa-leaning strains—the experience can feel anything but calming. Instead of clarity and uplift, some individuals report racing thoughts, unease, or even full-blown anxiety. This…
The rapid rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists has reshaped the landscape of metabolic health. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are now widely used for managing type 2 diabetes and promoting significant weight loss. At the same time, cannabis use…
The modern sleep crisis has quietly become one of the most widespread health challenges of our time. Millions of people struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving truly restorative rest, and for decades the primary solution has been prescription…
Chronic back pain is one of the most widespread and challenging health conditions globally, affecting millions of people across all age groups. It is often defined as pain lasting longer than 12 weeks, even after the initial injury or underlying…
Cannabis has long been associated with youth culture, countercultural movements, and recreational use. However, a growing body of research is shifting that perception, particularly as more middle-aged and older adults incorporate cannabis into their lives. A recent study from the…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remains one of the most complex and persistent mental health conditions affecting both veterans and civilians. It develops after exposure to trauma, often manifesting through intrusive memories, emotional numbness, heightened anxiety, and chronic sleep disturbances. For…
