AP CBD: Hype or hope? From the Here's advice for caregivers on coping in pandemic, plus more health tips series By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Tribune Content Agency Apr 22, 2020 Apr 22, 2020 Updated Sep 28, 2020 Laboratory studies do suggest cannabidiol might be a promising approach, and animal studies have shown anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Dreamstime Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Tribune Content Agency Q: There's so much hype about CBD. 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