Stroke can damage brain cells when oxygen and glucose are cut off, a process known as ischemia. In this study, researchers investigated whether phytocannabinoids—naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant—could help protect neurons under these stressful conditions. Using a laboratory model of stroke, scientists exposed human stem-cell-derived brain cells to oxygen-glucose deprivation and then […]
Category: Wellness
Cannabinoids, the Blood–Brain Barrier, and Neurodegeneration: Emerging Therapeutic Insights (pub. Feb 2026)
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis are closely linked to dysfunction of the blood–brain barrier (BBB)—a protective layer that regulates what enters and exits the brain. This review explores how cannabinoids interact with the BBB and the endocannabinoid system, which plays a key role in maintaining brain balance. Researchers highlight that in […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) May Reduce Opioid Use While Maintaining Pain Relief in Neuropathic Pain Study (pub. Jan 2026)
Managing chronic neuropathic pain often requires opioid medications, which can carry risks related to dependence and misuse. In this preclinical study, researchers examined whether cannabidiol (CBD) could influence opioid use while preserving pain relief. Using a rat model of neuropathic pain, scientists allowed animals to self-administer the opioid oxycodone, enabling researchers to measure how CBD […]