Health
‘Cancer, cannabis and me’ – Patient’s moving blog about her journey with stage 4 cancer
Teresa Baker shares her experiences of cancer, cannabis and motherhood to help other patients
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Science
“Mother of Cannabinoids”: The Rising Potential of CBG and CBG-A
Early research suggests CBG-A could support cardiovascular health and reduce oxidative stress.
News
Study Finds Evidence of ‘Reverse Spin Bias’ in Medical Cannabis Research
A previously unrecognised form of reporting bias may be skewing how research on medical cannabis is presented.
Comment
Bridging the Gap: Helping GPs See the Evidence Behind UK Cannabis Care
In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging field […]
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Bridging the Gap with Dr Sue Clenton: Building Trust in a Disrupted Market
In her new bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging […]
News
People, Process, Patients: Building a CBMP Company that Scales Responsibly
Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director of Releaf cannabis clinic explains what it takes to go from a few hundred to thousands of patients, without compromising on the quality of care. […]
Insight
Workers’ Rights and Medical Cannabis: The Role of Unions in Protecting Patients
The conversation around workers’ rights and medical cannabis is still at a very early stage in the UK.
News
UN Places HHC Under Same Regulations as Cannabis and Methamphetamine
Last week, the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted almost unanimously to place hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention. After over […]
Science
Researchers Take Step Towards Establishing Standardized Cannabis Dose
Canadian researchers have developed a unique method to allow for standardized cannabis dosing among different consumption methods. Researchers at UBC Okanagan have created an Index of Cannabis Equivalence (ICE), a […]
Patients
How much does medical cannabis cost in the UK? Releaf’s price plans explained
Written by Releaf To establish whether medical cannabis is the right option for you, you need to know whether it’s within your budget. Here, Releaf breaks down how much it […]
News
Transform prepares to launch UK cannabis legalisation campaign
The charity is hoping to raise £50,000 to support its work in bringing “responsible cannabis regulation” to the UK.
Industry
Lyphe UK to Launch Noidecs Vital, a New Low-Cost Medical Cannabis Line
Lyphe is proud to announce the launch of its new low-cost medical cannabis line, Noidecs Vital, designed to address affordability issues for medical patients. Recognising the financial barriers many patients […]
Industry
Call for funds to kickstart UK medical cannabis awareness campaign
A crowdfunder aims to raise £20,000 to undertake public relations and promotional activity around the existence and benefits of prescription cannabis.
News
Five years of medical cannabis, five NHS prescriptions – how did we get here?
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, we look back at the last five years.
News
Top US health officials recommend rescheduling cannabis
The US Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that cannabis be classed as a lower risk drug. What does this mean for research, industry and consumers?
Endometriosis
NHS Scotland to fund clinical trial on CBD and endometriosis
It is hoped the findings will lead to a UK-wide study of cannabinoids in endometriosis-associated pain.
CBD
How safe is vaping CBD? Everything you need to know
Vaping is an increasingly popular way to consume CBD, but how safe is it?
News
Scotland praised for ‘bold and welcome’ proposals to decriminalise drug use
Scottish leaders say it’s time to start approaching drug use from a public health, rather than a criminal justice, perspective.
CBD
What is Rick Simpson oil? RSO v whole-plant CBD
Hemp Point explores the key differences between RSO and whole-plant CBD .
Lifestyle
Are these the most cannabis-friendly holiday destinations?
The world’s most pro-cannabis holiday destinations have just been ranked in a new survey.
Health
Cannabis use not linked to higher risk of COPD in tobacco smokers – study
Neither current, nor lifetime cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.
Beauty & Skincare
Is this the Crème de la Crème of hemp-based cosmetics?
Hemp Point’s first foray into cosmetics harnesses the power of hemp in harmony with a full-spectrum of active ingredients.
News
Legalisation of adult-use cannabis not linked to rise in problematic use – study
Researchers found no evidence of an increase in ‘high risk’ use in Canada.
News
Singapore executes man convicted of cannabis trafficking
The state ignored pressure from the UN and Amnesty International urging authorities not to proceed.