Liking, wanting, and craving cannabis come from genetics, stress vulnerability, and the desire to "treat" depression, anxiety ...

The human body is a masterpiece of engineering. Beyond the common facts everyone knows, there are peculiar abilities, rare biological quirks, and mysterious built-in mechanisms that even most biology ...

To understand how CBD may reduce pain, it’s important to learn the basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids found throughout the body.

THERE ARE A few brain chemicals that many of us want more of—dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin—because they make us feel good. But there’s another feel-good neurotransmitter that’s gaining ...

Anandamide is a cannabinoid that naturally arises in the human body, commonly known as the “bliss molecule” due to its unique ability to induce feelings of joy and fulfillment. This essential molecule ...

After a nice long bout of aerobic exercise, some people experience what’s known as a “runner’s high”: a feeling of euphoria coupled with reduced anxiety and a lessened ability to feel pain. For ...

Organophosphorus nerve agents activate the endocannabinoid system, the same one affected by Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The finding could lead to a better ...

CBD is widely available in various forms — from oils and tinctures to topical creams and beverages. Limited research suggests it may help reduce anxiety, increase lubrication, and relax muscles, which ...

A marijuana-like compound holds out promise as a new treatment for a severe autoimmune skin disease called skin lupus, according to a study published recently by a multicenter team including ...

WASHINGTON (Nov. 2, 2023)--A marijuana-like compound holds out promise as a new treatment for a severe autoimmune skin disease called skin lupus, according to a study published recently by a ...

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition of peripheral nerve damage leading to severe pain. The first line therapies are associated with adverse psychotropic effects (PSE) and second line therapies ...