Study uncovers mechanism for cognitive improvement in dementia
A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the initial cognitive damage caused by dementia, and explains how it works
View ArticleStudy identifies potential pathway to improve memory in neurodegenerative...
Research spanning more than 20 years has led the UPV/EHU's Neurochemistry and Neurodegeneration group under Dr. Rafael Rodríguez-Puertas to discover a promising avenue for the development of new...
View ArticleGlobal cannabis boom brings unexpected cardiovascular risks to light
This review examines the cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis, revealing its potential to cause severe heart health issues and inform public policy.
View ArticleStudy shows long-term cannabis use disrupts critical brain processes
Heavy lifetime cannabis use is associated with reduced brain activation in key cognitive regions, particularly during working memory tasks, while recent use may cause temporary cognitive impairments.
View ArticleResearch highlights burden of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
View ArticleStudy reveals role of CB1 receptors in resilience to chronic stress
When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience?
View ArticleThe Future of CBD research, marketing, and regulation
In this interview, Professor Ted Dinan, Medical Director at Atlantia Clinical Trials, and Asa Waldstein, Principal at Supplement Advisory Group, discuss Atlantia’s expertise in clinical trials for CBD.
View ArticleNew drug VIP36 shows promise in treating pain without harmful side effects
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a medication that shows promise in treating acute and chronic pain.
View ArticleMaternal cannabis use linked to increased risk of behavioral problems in...
Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioral problems, new Curtin University research has found.
View ArticleUN Commission on Narcotic Drugs places six substances under international...
Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under...
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