InnoCan Pharma has began a collaboration with Tel Aviv University to develop a treatment to fight COVID-19 using cannabidiol (CBD) loaded exosomes — small structures attached to cells that are created when stem cells multiply. The patients given the treatment will be administered CBD via an inhalation technique using those exosomes, which the company says could potentially […]
In a flurry of new bill signings amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Virginia government will now regulate CBD products the same way it handles food. Prior to the signing of this bill, there was no testing or labeling required. Now, with more safety and regulation in place, people will know exactly what they are getting. […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave these last few years, you’ve no doubt seen CBD touted in the news and across the web as the next big revolution in health and wellness. Claims purported range from the cannabinoid being a “miracle cure-all”, to cautious optimism for its “potential” to help with a myriad of […]
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had granted GW Pharmaceuticals’ request to completely deschedule its cannabis-derived drug, Epidiolex. GW Pharma’s CBD extract previously sat in Schedule V, but as of Monday it’s been completely removed from the federal list of controlled substances — a first for a cannabis drug in the 21st century. See the original […]
New research shows that the amount of cannabidiol found in CBD products can vary dramatically by purchase location, with items from gas stations faring worse and delivering only 40% of the labeled potency. Fully 60% of items purchased at these retailers had no detectable CBD. The potency of items purchased from CBD stores also fell short of […]
A study published ahead of print by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) can help to slow the decay of brain cells. Researchers specifically investigated CBD‘s effectiveness against the neurotoxicity of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a molecule that has been considered as a potential culprit in severe pathological conditions such as cancer, strokes, and neurodegenerative diseases. See […]
With the lack of regulatory oversight many consumers have questioned whether the labels of these cannabinoid-infused products can be trusted. In an exposé published last year, only about half of the products tested contained within 20% of the CBD that was labeled. Among those that failed, four CBD water products tested below 20%, with three […]
If you knew that only 6% of your CBD gummies would enter your bloodstream to do their job, would you still purchase them? Amid the current frenzy surrounding cannabis and its therapeutic benefits, it’s easy to gloss over the bioavailability of cannabis products. CBD and THC oils resist absorption into the bloodstream because the human body […]
Searches from the United States that mentioned “CBD” or “cannabidiol” were stable from 2004 through 2014 before substantial increases in search volumes of almost 126% in 2017 compared with 2016 and 160% during 2018 compared with 2017. There were 6.4 million Google searches for CBD during April 2019 and year-over-year forecasted search volumes are expected to increase […]
Research published Monday in The Journal of Neuroscience shows how CBD may offset THC’s more negative side effects, turning a THC high from an anxious experience into a relaxed or euphoric one. Roger Hudson, a Ph.D. candidate and Vanier scholar at The University of Western Ontario says, “Our study identifies for the first time a novel molecular mechanism by […]
A former federal agent in North Texas now regrets taking CBD oil, just a dropper full, because he said it wrecked his career in law enforcement. And he’s not the only federal worker who has gotten into trouble after taking CBD, even though it’s now legal. “You know, I served the public. I served my […]
Research from King’s College London has found that a single dose of CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis. Results from a new MRC-funded trial, published in JAMA Psychiatry, provide the first evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms. See the original article at Neuroscience News
A new CBD-infused activewear line from New York-based Acabada is going all-in on the CBD trend using high-tech transdermal technology. According to a press release, company leaders were inspired by the many top athletes who have endorsed CBD as part of their training and post-workout ritual. The clothes utilize a process called microencapsulation — which has been used […]
New research suggests CBD can help antibiotics fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The research, conducted by a team of scientists based in the United Kingdom and published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, examined a strain of E. coli bacteria and its release of “membrane vesicles,” which bacteria use to communicate and spread. The […]
U.S. border protection has barred a young Canadian woman from crossing the border after cannabidiol (CBD) oil was found in her backpack — a non-psychoactive product of the cannabis plant she uses to treat the painful side effects of scoliosis. Thousands of Canadians have been denied entry to the U.S. simply for admitting they’ve smoked a joint once in […]
Fourteen percent of Americans personally use products containing cannabidiol (CBD), according to a recent Gallup Poll. Meanwhile, 85% of people in the U.S. are either not yet familiar with the cannabis-derived ingredient or do not currently use it. Gallop’s survey shows that 40% of cannabidiol users cite pain relief as a primary reason for why they […]
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio signed a bill that legalizes hemp agriculture and sales of products made from the crop, including CBD. The measure, Senate Bill Number 57, decriminalizes hemp cultivation and establishes a system to license growers and processors. S.B. 57 also requires that CBD oil previously confiscated be returned to the seller, […]
America’s booming CBD market received a dose of reality this week when the FDA issued a letter to Curaleaf, a major US cannabis and CBD brand, warning that some of its product marketing violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA has made one thing clear: if you claim your product will heal […]
Mixed martial arts league Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the details of their partnership with Aurora Cannabis for clinical trials to study the efficacy of CBD on wound care, recovery, injury, pain, and inflammation. Dr. Duncan French, UFC vice president of performance, said the collaboration with Aurora “is the best way to educate ourselves and […]
The Food and Drug Administration plans on expediting CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early fall. The previous update provided by the agency last month offered no insight into the FDA’s plans to regulate the cannabinoid but said they would apply a “rigorous and science-based approach” in crafting the rules […]
Scientists in Australia found that CBD killed all the strains of bacteria they tested in a lab, including some which are highly resistant to existing antibiotics. What’s more, the bacteria did not become resistant to the drug after being exposed for 20 days: the period when bacteria can survive currently used drugs. The team tested […]
A recent study from the University of Arkansas, where mice died after being given CBD, may change the public’s perception of CBD. But it shouldn’t. The study dosed mice on CBD to see what would happen to the little guys’ livers. Because mice are much smaller than humans, the researchers “allometrically scaled” the doses so […]
The U.S. Postal Service has updated its Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail regulations to clarify that hemp and CBD products are legal to mail so long as the products comply with local laws. The USPS changes come as federal agencies begin to reassess their policies in the wake of last year’s Farm Bill, which removed […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its policy on cannabis, clarifying that hemp-derived CBD products may now be carried on planes under certain circumstances. Previously, TSA made no distinction between marijuana and hemp-derived preparations and warned on its website that cannabis products cannot be taken as carry-on items or in checked bags. See the original […]
Mondelez, maker of Oreos, Chips Ahoy cookies and Maynard candies, say they’re preparing to start making marijuana edibles. There are a couple of caveats to this story however. First, Van de Put said the products they ultimately release won’t be the kind of weed-cookies that get you high. Instead, Mondelez plans on making snacks infused […]
Eos Scientific has commissioned research across a sample of more than 2000 UK adults exploring the growing shift in health-conscious millennials seeking CBD oil over prescriptions for mental health. According to the study, 38% of Brits, representing almost 17.5 million UK adults, would use CBD oil to manage their mental health (50% of those aged […]
Walgreens will sell CBD creams, patches and sprays in nearly 1,500 stores in eight states. The drugstore chain will sell the cannabis-based products in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, South Carolina, Illinois and Indiana, though it declined to specify which brands it would carry. See the original article at CNBC
A new study published in Translational Psychiatry, concluded CBD could represent “a completely new mechanism in the treatment of schizophrenia.” The Phase II study was randomized, controlled, and double-blind. Forty two “acutely exacerbated schizophrenic patients” were randomly assigned to a three-week treatment of CBD or a standard antipsychotic medication (amisulpride). In progressive steps, the patients received up to […]
Just a week ago, it looked like the Food and Drug Administration was ready to revisit its policies around CBD-infused food and drinks. That may have changed this week, when FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his resignation. Gottlieb told lawmakers last week he heard them “loud and clear” when Congress legalized hemp-derived CBD late last year. He said he’s […]
In the final weeks of its 2019 session, Virginia’s General Assembly passed three bills that would help people using cannabis-derived medications. SB 1632, sponsored by Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Richmond, would prohibit schools from suspending or expelling a student for using CBD or THC-A oil with valid permission. SB 1557, introduced by Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, […]
An estimated 85 percent of women experience some type of mood disturbance during the postpartum period. Lack of sleep, chronic pain, hormone imbalances and other physical changes, coupled with the sudden intense responsibility of a new life, can result in significant damage to a woman’s mental health. To mitigate these feelings of despair and to increase mindfulness, […]
Through surveys, anecdotal reports and several studies, it has been shown that the cannabis plant and its components, THC and CBD, may help manage both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A challenging neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson’s causes a combination of motor and non-motor symptoms — such as tremors, weakness, stiffness, dizziness, anxiety and sleeplessness […]
Many pregnant women are touting the benefits of taking CBD while pregnant, from relieving nausea to reducing pain. But, is it completely safe? The World Health Organization (WHO) has found no adverse health outcomes but rather several medical applications for CBD. CBD can be used to treat common pregnancy pains and discomforts, including morning sickness, insomnia, anxiety and […]