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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-21 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-21

CBN and Sleep: Simply Explained

CBN is one of the most hyped cannabinoids for sleep right now. The first clinical trial specifically testing it in people with diagnosed insomnia just published — and the results are more complicated than the marketing suggests. Here's what it actually found.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-14 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-14

Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease: Simply Explained

Parkinson's disease causes more than movement problems — pain, disrupted sleep, and nighttime urination are among the most quality-of-life-affecting symptoms. A 2026 study followed 68 patients using medical cannabis for three months. Here's what they found.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-07 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-10-07

THC, CBD and Dementia Agitation: Simply Explained

A landmark 2026 clinical trial found a THC and CBD combination reduced agitation in nearly 90% of late-stage dementia patients — a response rate researchers said had never been seen before in dementia trials. Here's what that means and what comes next.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-30 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-30

Cannabis and Fibromyalgia Long-Term: Simply Explained

Earlier this month we covered a study where CBD didn't outperform placebo for fibromyalgia. This month: a real-world study of 497 patients over 18 months that tells a more complicated story. Here's what the long-term data actually shows.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-23 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-23

CBD and PTSD-Simply Explained

Cannabis and PTSD is a complicated conversation — and an important one. The first randomized clinical trial produced surprising results. Here's what the research actually found, what it means, and why the most interesting finding might not be the one you'd expect.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-16 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-16

CBD, CBG and Eczema: Simply Explained

Eczema affects millions of people and is notoriously hard to manage long-term. A 2025 study tested a CBD and CBG ointment on eczema patients for eight weeks. Here's what they found — and what to keep in mind about the limitations.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-09 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-09

Cannabis and Gut Health-Simply Explained

Most people know cannabis affects the brain — but your gut is listening too. The digestive system is packed with the same receptors cannabis interacts with, and researchers are starting to understand what that actually means for gut health.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-02 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-09-02

CBD and Fibromyalgia — When It Didn't Work: Simply Explained

CBD is one of the most common reasons people with fibromyalgia turn to cannabis. A large 2025 clinical trial finally tested it properly — and the result wasn't what most expected. Here's the honest breakdown.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-26 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-26

CBD and Women’s Health-Simply Explained

Menstrual pain is one of the top reasons people use CBD — but the clinical research has barely caught up. This study is one of the first to actually test a CBD product for this purpose in real people. Here's what it found, and why it matters with caveats.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-19 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-19

Cannabis in Ancient China: Simply Explained

Cannabis has been illegal for less than 100 years. New archaeological research from China just confirmed it was a foundational crop 4,500 years ago — ranked alongside rice and wheat. Here's what they found and why it matters.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-12 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-12

Cannabis and Sleep Architecture-Simply Explained

You've probably heard that cannabis disrupts your REM sleep. A rigorous 2025 Canadian review looked at 18 studies to find out if that's actually true. The answer is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-05 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-08-05

Cannabis Edibles, Alcohol, and Driving: Simply Explained

What actually happens to your driving when you combine cannabis edibles with alcohol? A 2026 Johns Hopkins study tested it in a controlled setting — and the results are an important read for anyone who uses both.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-29 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-29

Cannabinoids and Neuropathic Pain-Simply Explained

Nerve pain is one of the hardest types of pain to treat — and one of the most common reasons people turn to cannabis. A review of 20+ years of clinical trials looked at what the evidence actually shows. Here's the honest summary.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-15 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-15

CBD and Older Adults-Simply Explained

Older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups of cannabis users — but the research has rarely focused on them specifically. A new 2026 study followed 968 patients aged 65 and over for six months. Here's what they found.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-08 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-08

The Endocannabinoid System and Pain: Simply Explained

Why does cannabis affect pain at all? This 2026 review explains the biology behind it — and introduces an emerging direction in cannabis research that could change how effectively these compounds work in the body.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-01 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-07-01

Cannabis and Cancer Symptoms-Simply Explained

Researchers just analyzed over 10,000 scientific papers on cannabis and cancer in one place. The findings on symptom management — pain, nausea, sleep, appetite — are more consistent than most people realize. Here's what the science actually says.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-24 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-24

Cannabinoids and Three Types of Chronic Pain: Simply Explained

Chronic pain isn't one thing — it comes in different forms with different underlying causes. A new 2026 study asked whether cannabinoids work across all three main types. Here's what the real-world data actually showed.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-17 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-17

CBG and Sleep-Simply Explained

Everyone's heard that cannabis can help with sleep — but the science has mostly been guesswork until now. This is the first randomized clinical trial ever done on CBG specifically for sleep, and the results are worth knowing about.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-10 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-10

CBD and Cancer Cell Death: Simply Explained

You've probably seen headlines about CBD and cancer. This 2026 review looked at what the lab science actually shows about how CBD interacts with cancer cells — and it's more specific than most headlines suggest. Here's the honest breakdown.

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Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-03 Research: Simply Explained cole pethybridge 2026-06-03

CBD and Anxiety-Simply Explained

"Does CBD actually help with anxiety?" is one of the most searched questions in the cannabis space. This review pulled together the best clinical evidence available to find out — here's the honest answer.

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