Study Shows Cannabinoids Could Be Effective Anti-Cancer Agents
A new study published online by the International Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment shows that certain cannabinoids derived from the marijuana plant can be used effectively as anti-cancer treatments. “This study is a critical step in unpicking the mysteries of cannabis as a source of medicine,” Dr. Wai Lui, the study’s lead researcher explained. “The cannabinoids examined have minimal, if any, hallucinogenic side effects, and their properties as anti-cancer agents are promising.” Dr. Lui goes on to clarify that the cannabinoids that were studied “are able to interfere …
Study: Cannabinoids May Be Beneficial Treament For Parkinson’s Disease
According to a study that was published online by the National Institute of Health, certain marijuana-derived compounds (mainly THC) could be effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease due to the fact that they are neuroprotective. The study’s researchers, from the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, examined cell-culture…