Science
Study suggests cannabis may lessen severity of Covid-19 symptoms
Cannabis consumers had “significantly better” outcomes than non-users.
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Beauty & Skincare
Five benefits of cannabinoids for skincare
A new white paper published this week explores the benefits of adding cannabinoids to your skincare routine.
Pain
Cannabis improves quality of life in pain and neurology patients – study
77% of patients reported positive effects to researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Science
THC promotes recovery from traumatic brain injury, study finds
The endocannabinoid system is thought to be involved in mediating brain repair.
Science
Study finds no scientific basis for the ‘lazy stoner’ stereotype
Those who use cannabis are no more likely to lack motivation than people who don’t, say authors.
Science
Five new cannabis research studies to catch up on
Catch up on the latest global cannabis research.
Science
Legalisation boosts cannabis use but not adverse consequences – study
Preliminary results suggest increased use may not be a bad thing.
News
Australia sees “dramatic” increase in medical cannabis prescriptions
While the number of legal prescriptions has grown significantly, most patients continue to self-medicate.
Science
Medical students have “little knowledge” of cannabis, study finds
The results found that students held “erroneous beliefs” about medicinal cannabis.
Science
Cannabis linked with lower risk of urological cancer – study
Previous cannabis use may be associated with lower risk of urological cancers.
Medical cannabis
Product preferences among medical cannabis patients – study
The variability in product choice suggests a lack of consistent clinical guidance, authors say.
Health
New data supports cannabis as a tool for health and wellbeing
Data was collected from the experiences of more than 200,000 cannabis consumers in the US.
Industry
Jazz Pharma to trial Epidyolex as treatment for Doose syndrome
The condition accounts for between one and two per cent of all childhood-onset epilepsies.
Industry
Community outreach project to educate elderly on CBD
The company wanted to help inform senior populations of the ways in which CBD can help with joint and arthritis pain.
Comment
Ask the expert: CBD and anxiety study shows “encouraging results”
CBD expert, Dr Elisabeth Philipps, shares her thoughts on a new study.
Fibromyalgia
“I’m finding myself again after 24 years of pain,” says fibromyalgia patient
Lisa Robertson spent more than two decades battling pain and fatigue until she found medical cannabis.
Science
Four new medical cannabis studies to catch-up on
We round up the latest research to have on your radar.
Industry
CBD delivery method approaches 100% bioavailability in dogs
Oral administration of cannabidiol by humans typically results in bioavailability levels of 6.5-20 per cent.
Science
Israel to trial CBD as treatment for autism
The clinical trial has received approval from Israel’s Ministry of Health.
News
More than half of Brits unaware they can access cannabis on prescription
60 per cent of respondents also said they would consider cannabis as an alternative to traditional medicine.
Mental health
CBD may reduce anxiety by 50% in young people, study finds
A pilot study was carried out in young people with treatment-resistant anxiety.
Industry
Former soldier and TV star Jason Fox on how CBD has helped him
Fox is best known for his long stint on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.