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Tag: Bridging the Gap
Nate Seltenrich, Project CBD contributing writer, is the author of the column Bridging the Gap. An independent science journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he covers a wide range of subjects, including environmental health, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
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Loneliness, Depression & Our “Inner Cannabis”
Among lonely seniors, more circulating endocannabinoids are associated with better adaptation to bereavement.
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Cannabis Use During the Pandemic
New data reveals shifting cannabis consumption patterns during the pandemic.
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Encouraging Cancer Research
New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, but clinical trials are lacking.
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Medicinal Terpenes
Aromatic plant compounds reduce pain and stress, boost brain health, fight cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and more.
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How Does Cannabis Impact Alcohol Consumption?
Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.
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Nomenclature Alert: Beyond Indica & Sativa
Cannabis terpene profiles are more meaningful than strain names and breeding history.
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Alzheimer’s Disease & the Endocannabinoid System
CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids show promise for treating neurodegeneration and improving cognitive function.
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Cannabis Therapy for Headaches
New studies explore the analgesic effects of cannabis in migraine sufferers and the potential roles of THC, terpenes, and inflammation.
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Not So Fast: Null Results in Cannabis Science
While some studies show therapeutic benefits and some show harms, others show no effects at all.