A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments. Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or ...

A study conducted by Israeli researchers shed light on how the cannabis plant’s terpenes stimulate endogenous cannabinoid receptors. Terpenes vary by cannabis strain, and each terpene has unique ...

An international group of researchers led by Vanderbilt University has discovered for the first time that there are cannabinoid receptors in the amygdala. The amygdala is one of the primary brain ...

The endocannabinoid system is the body’s system that regulates an array of other systems in the body. It works to maintain homeostasis by the use of receptors, cannabinoids, and metabolic pathways ...

New psychoactive substances, originally developed as potential analgesics but abandoned due to adverse side effects, may ...

With marijuana use increasing across all populations in the United States, new effects are emerging from long-term use of the ...

A peripherally acting cannabinoid receptor 1 antibody combined with semaglutide induced significant weight loss for adults ...

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.

Northeastern University researchers have made a breakthrough drug discovery, developing the first synthetic endogenous ...