You've probably seen cannabis products marketed as "immune support." But what's actually happening when cannabinoids ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...

While medical cannabis is gaining popularity for its supposed benefits, a large-scale synthesis led by experts from UCLA ...

Even though cannabinoids are named for the cannabis plant, cannabinoids and chemicals that interact with our endocannabinoid system (ECS) are not exclusively found in cannabis. Research going back ...

Alcohol binge increases intestinal permeability by activating intestinal epithelial CB1R-ERK1/2 signalling with subsequently reduced differentiation and downregulation of tight junctions (left).

Cannabis can soothe the intestines and bladder, but too much can cause trouble. Cannabis has been used for millennia to treat cramps and diarrhea. The basic mechanism for this effect is the presence ...

CHS is a condition marked by abdominal pain, nausea, and persistent vomiting linked to prolonged heavy cannabis use. This ...

Synthetic cannabinoids generally act as agonists (causing an interaction) with the CB1 receptor rather than antagonists (blocking an interaction). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse ...

It’s dangerous. It’s toxic. And it may provide hope for millions in agony. Pain management is among the most commonly reportedly reasons for medical cannabis use, but side effects have stymied many ...