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NewCBD Before Surgery: What Should You Tell Your Anesthesia Team?We explain step by step how to tell your anesthesia team that you use CBD or a cannabis product before surgery, whether you need to stop, and what the guideline recommends.
What Is CBD? A Science-Based, Up-to-Date Guide to Cannabidiol (2026)We explain in plain language, with sources, what CBD is, how it behaves in the body and what research has found so far.
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Depression: The Latest Scientific EvidenceWhen you’re living with depression, it’s only natural to wonder about different options. We explain in plain language how CBD has been studied in depression, how it interacts with antidepressants, and the topics you can discuss with your doctor.
Fibromyalgia and CBD: Current Research and Clinical TrialsPeople living with fibromyalgia have many questions about CBD, and important studies that shed light on them have been published in recent years. In this article we explain in plain language how pure CBD and THC-containing products have been studied in fibromyalgia and what was found.
Anxiety and Cannabidiol (CBD): What Does the Research Say?If you are curious about CBD for anxiety, we have brought together in plain language what research has found, possible side effects and the topics you can discuss with your doctor.
Menopause and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Many women are curious about CBD during this stage of life, with its hot flashes and broken sleep. We looked at where the research stands today and at women's own experiences.
Wound Healing and CBD: What the Research ShowsSmall wounds happen to all of us. We looked at how much the CBD creams on store shelves have been studied for wound healing, and when you should have a wound seen by a professional.
Does CBD Harm the Liver? Research and Drug InteractionsLike everything that enters the body, CBD is processed in the liver; we’ve brought together in plain language what studies, from mice to healthy volunteers, say about the liver.
Orthopedic Conditions and CBD: What the Research ShowsWhen knee, back or shoulder pain drags on, it’s only natural to wonder about CBD. In this article, we look together at what studies of cannabis and CBD have shown for muscle and joint pain.
Hemp Seed Oil and the Skin: The ResearchHemp seed oil shows up both in the kitchen and in skin care, and it is often confused with CBD oil. We look at what research on the skin and menopause says about this oil.
Topical CBD and Skin Conditions: Research on Hives and EczemaMany people who live with hives, eczema or psoriasis for a long time are curious about CBD gels and creams applied to the skin. Let's look together at where the research on these three conditions stands today.
Venous Insufficiency and CBD: The ResearchWe explain in plain language why CBD is being studied in relation to blood vessels for heavy, swollen legs, and where human studies stand today.
Sports Injuries and CBD: What Does the Research Say?More and more athletes are trying CBD for post-workout pain and injuries. In this article we explain what the first controlled studies of CBD in sports found and what you need to know about drug testing.
What Is Hemp Seed Oil? Nutrition Facts and Side EffectsWe explain in plain language what hemp seed oil is, its nutritional value, what research has found and what to watch out for.
Focus, Cognitive Performance and CBD: A Scientific ReviewIf your attention often wanders, it is only natural to wonder whether CBD could help. We explain in plain language what studies on attention and memory have found, possible side effects and what you can discuss with your doctor.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and CBD: The ResearchWhen you live with fatigue that never goes away, it is very natural to wonder whether CBD might help. In this article, we look together at what is known about chronic fatigue syndrome and where research on CBD stands today.
Acne and CBD: What Does the Research Say?CBD, which has shown striking results in oil gland cells in the laboratory, is being talked about as a new hope for acne. We look at where we are on the road from the laboratory to the clinic.
Nausea and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Nausea is one of the most draining complaints. We explain in plain language how cannabis compounds have been studied for nausea and the different places CBD and THC hold in this story.
Tension-Type Headache and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Many people wonder about CBD for that familiar ache that wraps around the head at the end of a stressful day. In this article, we look together at what is known about tension-type headache and where research on CBD stands today.
CBD and Weight: What Does the Research Say?People wonder how CBD affects appetite and weight. We have brought together the findings, from the lab to human studies, including some surprising ones.
Skin Fungus and CBD: Lab ResearchCBD's effect against fungi shows interesting results in the lab. Let's look together at what these findings mean for someone dealing with a fungal skin infection.