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Full-plant cannabis extract improves glucose tolerance in mice, unlike THC alone
science6 days ago

Full-plant cannabis extract improves glucose tolerance in mice, unlike THC alone

In a mouse study, obese mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet treated with THC lost weight and body fat, but only those given a full-plant cannabis extract showed improved glucose tolerance; THC alone did not yield this metabolic benefit, suggesting other cannabis compounds drive the positive effects. The work, published in The Journal of Physiology, cautions against drawing human conclusions and highlights the need for further research into non-THC cannabinoids like CBG and other plant compounds.

via ScienceAlert|
#cannabis#diabetes#metabolism
Chiefs Wideout Rashee Rice Jailed After THC Test, NFL Quiet on Details
sports8 days ago

Chiefs Wideout Rashee Rice Jailed After THC Test, NFL Quiet on Details

Rashee Rice, Chiefs wide receiver, was booked into a Dallas County jail after testing positive for THC, triggering a 30-day jail term tied to a prior racing-caused bodily injury conviction; he already served a six-game NFL suspension from last season. The NFL said it was aware of the report and declined further comment, and Rice could miss the Chiefs’ offseason program and mandatory minicamp if he remains jailed for the full term.

via NBC Sports|
#kansas-city-chiefs#legal-trouble#nfl
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Hit with 30-Day Jail Term for Probation Violation
sports8 days ago

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Hit with 30-Day Jail Term for Probation Violation

A Dallas County court says Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice tested positive for THC, violating his probation from the 2024 Dallas multi-car crash; he is ordered to serve 30 days in jail, with release set for June 16. Rice had previously pleaded guilty to two third-degree felonies from the crash and received five years of probation and a monetary obligation to victims’ medical expenses; he contributed 53 catches for 571 yards and 5 TDs last season for the Chiefs.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#dallas-crash#kansas-city-chiefs#probation-violation
Non-THC Cannabis Compounds Drive Metabolic Benefits, Study Finds
science9 days ago

Non-THC Cannabis Compounds Drive Metabolic Benefits, Study Finds

A mouse study shows that while pure THC can promote weight loss, it does not improve glucose control; a whole-plant cannabis extract containing THC and other cannabinoids did improve glucose tolerance and metabolic markers, indicating non-THC compounds drive metabolic benefits and could inform safer, non‑psychoactive diabetes therapies. Researchers caution against using cannabis for weight loss until more is known and plan to identify the active compounds.

via Earth.com|
#cannabis#diabetes#metabolism
Large US Teen Study Links Cannabis Use to Slower Brain Development
science1 month ago

Large US Teen Study Links Cannabis Use to Slower Brain Development

A large, longitudinal study of 11,036 U.S. youths aged about 9–10 to 16–17 found that cannabis use during adolescence is linked to slower development across memory, attention, and processing speed, with THC exposure driving most of the effects and CBD exposure showing relatively normal scores. While causality can’t be proven, researchers controlled for family background, mental health, and other substances, suggesting that delaying cannabis use may help protect the developing brain. The findings come from the ABCD study and were published in Neuropsychopharmacology, with even small cognitive differences potentially affecting learning, standardized testing, and daily functioning.

via ScienceAlert|
#brain-development#cannabis#cbd
Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Growth in Large U.S. Study
health1 month ago

Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Growth in Large U.S. Study

A UC San Diego-led analysis of more than 11,000 youths finds that teens who begin using cannabis show slower gains in memory, attention and processing speed over time, with THC exposure associated with worse memory; CBD exposure showed no clear pattern. The researchers caution that causality isn’t proven and will continue tracking participants into young adulthood to understand long-term effects.

via UC San Diego Today|
#brain-development#cannabis#cognitive-development
THC paired with anti-inflammatory drug slows Alzheimer’s development in mice
health3 months ago

THC paired with anti-inflammatory drug slows Alzheimer’s development in mice

UT Health San Antonio researchers found that low-dose THC combined with the anti-inflammatory celecoxib delayed or reduced Alzheimer’s-like brain changes and improved memory in mice, while THC alone increased inflammatory signals. The study, published in Aging and Disease, suggests this drug combo could move toward clinical trials to slow disease progression, though results in humans remain uncertain.

via foxnews.com|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-inflammation#cannabis
THC and celecoxib combo slows Alzheimer's-like brain changes in mice
health3 months ago

THC and celecoxib combo slows Alzheimer's-like brain changes in mice

In two mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that very low-dose THC improved memory and reduced brain inflammation, and when combined with celecoxib (a COX-2 inhibitor anti-inflammatory) it led to even stronger benefits, including reduced beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles and healthier gene activity. THC alone offered limited benefits and increased inflammation; the combo reversed that trend and showed greater cognitive improvement. With both drugs already approved for other uses, the team hopes to move toward human trials to see if the benefits translate to slowing or reversing disease progression.

via AOL.com|
#alzheimers-disease#celecoxib#health
New cannabis units, ancient giants, and aging insights headline this week's science
science4 months ago

New cannabis units, ancient giants, and aging insights headline this week's science

ScienceAlert’s weekly roundup covers UK scientists proposing a standard THC unit for cannabis dosing; an 8-meter-tall fossil Prototaxites that stubbornly resists classification; the discovery of the world’s oldest rock art in Sulawesi dating to at least 67,800 years ago; the identification of tagatose, a natural low-calorie sugar that does not spike insulin; a gut-bacteria-driven syndrome where ethanol can form in the gut after meals; and new evidence linking the shingles vaccine with slower biological aging and reduced inflammation in older adults.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#archaeology#cannabis
Standard THC Unit Could Help Quantify Cannabis Use and Cut Harm
health4 months ago

Standard THC Unit Could Help Quantify Cannabis Use and Cut Harm

A University of Bath–led CannTeen study proposes a standard THC unit to quantify cannabis potency, aiming to provide a metric similar to standard drinks. Analyzing 150 London users over 12 months, researchers found potency has risen and higher-THC cannabis is linked to greater risk of cannabis use disorder; they estimate a strong 0.45 g joint can contain about 12.8 THC units while a weaker variant may have ~3.8 units. They suggest adults should not exceed 8 THC units per week to reduce risk, a guideline welcomed by public health researchers, though cannabis contains many cannabinoids beyond THC. The study is published in Addiction.

via ScienceAlert|
#cannabis#cannteen-study#harm-reduction
Cannabis as Effective as Ibuprofen for Chronic Pain, OHSU Study Finds
health5 months ago

Cannabis as Effective as Ibuprofen for Chronic Pain, OHSU Study Finds

A review led by OHSU found that some cannabis products, particularly those containing THC, can slightly reduce chronic pain, similar to traditional painkillers like ibuprofen, but the effect is small and may come with side effects. CBD alone showed little to no impact on pain, and the findings suggest caution in using cannabis for pain management, emphasizing the need for further research and personalized medical advice.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#cannabis#cbd#chronic-pain