Part 1, The Latest in Cannabis Research: Spring 2018

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The Top Cannabis Studies of 2018
Part 1, The Latest in Cannabis Research: Spring 2018


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Josh Kaplan



March 22, 2018

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In the first quarter of 2018, weve seen advances in our understanding of cannabis therapeutic benefits in a range of disorders, diseases, and cancers. Below are just some of the biggest cannabis research headlines weve seen over the last few months. The list is by no means exhaustive and only represents peer-reviewed research articles, but stay tuned for more emerging research this summer.








Studies at a Glance:

• Cannabis Is Safe and Effective at Treating Pain in the Elderly
  
  
• CBD Protects Against the Damaging Effects of Iron in Aging Brain Diseases
  
  
• A Case for Balanced THC and CBD in Colorectal Cancer Prevention
  
  
• CBD Protects Against Endometrial Cancer by Activating TRPV1 Receptors
  
  
• THC Enhances the Pain-Relieving Effects of Opioids in Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study
  
  

Cannabis Is Safe and Effective at Treating Pain in the Elderly



Published: February 2, 2018









The elderly (+65 years of age) represent a rapidly growing cohort of medical cannabis consumers, so a better....



















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