This article was originally published on The Cannabis Community and appears here with permission. The discovery of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and its effects on the human body has landed itself ...

Cannabis is often hailed for its relaxing effects, but did you know it’s also linked to a complex system in our body called the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? The ECS plays a crucial role in regulating ...

An international team of researchers experimenting with the function of the endocannabinoid system have shown how it can be manipulated to combat obesity with the help of a synthetic peptide. The ...

Rimonabant at a low concentration blocks the CB1 receptors and at high concentrations behaves as a CB2 receptor antagonist. [65] Treatment with rimonabant was associated with a reduction in food ...

CARY, N.C., Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the proliferation of CBD products in the marketplace, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is still an emerging field. Research shows how it controls ...

Cannabis, once a symbol of rebellion and counterculture, is now one of the most commonly used recreational substances. The plant’s primary psychoactive compounds, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD ...

High levels of the body's own cannabinoid substances protect against developing addiction in individuals previously exposed to childhood maltreatment, according to a new study. The brains of those who ...