Cannabis effects on cardiovascular health: Current evidence, gaps in knowledge, and future research directions.
A comprehensive 2025 review of cannabis cardiovascular effects reveals mixed evidence for major heart events but consistent associations with atrial arrhythmias. The analysis highlights significant knowledge gaps in cannabis cardiovascular safety,…
Real-world effectiveness of highly purified cannabidiol in epilepsy associated with 15q11.2-q13.1 duplication and deletion syndromes: A multicenter study.
A multicenter study of CBD treatment for genetic epilepsy syndromes found meaningful seizure reduction in 64% of patients with rare 15q genetic disorders. The research provides real-world evidence supporting cannabidiol as a viable treatment option for…
Maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with eating disorders.
A large US population study reveals that eating disorders pregnancy complications are increasingly common, with significant risks for both maternal and neonatal outcomes. The research highlights the need for systematic screening and specialized care…
The wake of addiction: Pharmacological strategies for sleep disturbances in stimulant use disorders, a systematic review.
A systematic review of sleep disturbances in stimulant use disorders identifies 18 studies examining pharmacological interventions for sleep problems in cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. While the evidence base remains limited, this review…
Medicinal plants in the management of muscle loss and sarcopenia: A narrative review of preclinical and clinical evidence from eight species.
A 2024 narrative review identifies cannabis muscle health applications alongside seven other medicinal plants for sarcopenia management. While this academic inclusion validates cannabis research interest, clinical applications await controlled trial…
Pilot study on cannabis-induced alterations in platelet function: implications for transfusion medicine.
A pilot study reveals cannabis extracts can alter platelet function in laboratory settings, raising questions about cannabis effects on platelet function and transfusion safety. While preliminary, this research highlights the need for further…
Associations of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Neonatal Brain Development in the HBCD Cohort.
A major cohort study demonstrates that prenatal cannabis exposure brain development effects are detectable through neuroimaging in newborns. This research provides objective evidence supporting current recommendations to avoid cannabis during pregnancy…
Prenatal cannabis smoke exposure alters placental development in a murine model of pregnancy.
A new preclinical study demonstrates that prenatal cannabis smoke exposure crosses the placental barrier and disrupts fetal development in mice. This research provides biological evidence supporting clinical recommendations against cannabis use during…
Associations Between Cannabis Use and Inflammatory Biomarkers Among People with HIV.
A new cohort study found associations between current cannabis use and lower inflammatory biomarkers in people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy. While the cannabis inflammatory biomarkers HIV patients research is intriguing, the cross-sectional design…
A single dose of cannabidiol increases ad libitum energy intake in healthy adults but does not affect postprandial glucose or lipid metabolism.
A randomized controlled trial found that CBD appetite effects included a significant 193-calorie increase in food intake among healthy adults. This CBD appetite effects study challenges assumptions about cannabidiol's impact on eating behavior and…
