California University Developing a Special Center to Study Marijuana

by adminTorusBrand | May 19, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] University of California, Irvine is developing one of the first interdisciplinary cannabis research institutes. Another research center strictly focused on studying cannabis could soon be coming to California. The University of...

Study Says CBD is Potentially Beneficial for Fighting Cervical Cancer Cells

by adminTorusBrand | May 19, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A recent study conducted by a pair of researchers from South Africa identifies cannabidiol (CBD) as potentially beneficial for treating cervical cancer. It’s likely that the major non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) is...

CBD and THC Help Treat Neuroblastoma in Kids, Study Suggests

by adminTorusBrand | May 18, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Findings in a new study show that cannabinoids impede the growth of tumors by reducing their viability and invasiveness, and inducing apoptosis. Israeli scientists have recently found that cannabinoids are effective at helping...

Cannabis in Place of Opioids? Experts at World Medical Cannabis Conference Make the Argument

by adminTorusBrand | May 17, 2017 | Scientific Research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At a recent expo, physicians and cannabis experts had a discussion on the potential of replacing opioids with cannabis for pain management. A panel of cannabis experts and medical professionals discussed cannabis’ potential as a...

Are More Women Than Men Now Consuming Cannabis?

by adminTorusBrand | May 16, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Findings in a new report from Cannabis Consumers Coalition suggest that more women than men are now consuming marijuana. Today, more women may be using cannabis than men, according to a new study by the Cannabis Consumer Coalition...