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Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? | Cannabis Europa 2026
Clinicians, scientists and patients explored whether medical cannabis could help address longstanding inequalities in women’s health.
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Boxer Derek Chisora Says Medical Cannabis Helps Combat Chronic Pain After 50 Fights
The former heavyweight boxing contender revealed he is using prescribed medical cannabis to manage chronic pain.
Science
Review Sparks Calls for ‘High-Quality’ and ‘Balanced’ Research on Medical Cannabis
A new review highlights significant gaps in the evidence for medical cannabis, but other researchers say it may not present a balanced picture.
Health
Medical Cannabis Linked to Reduction in Prescription Opioid Use
Adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State’s (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to require prescription opioids, according to a new study. The study, published […]
News
‘Significant Variation in Standards’ Found Across UK Medical Cannabis Pharmacies as ACMD Review Call Closes
A new report from the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) provides the most detailed regulatory snapshot yet of how medical cannabis is being dispensed across the UK.
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Europe’s First ‘Whole Plant’ Cannabis Medicine Could be Available by 2026
German pharmaceutical company Vertanical believes it is on course to deliver the first ‘whole-plant’, cannabis medicine with international approval. After seven years of endeavour, and an investment of over $250m, […]
Health
80% of NHS Doctors Would Prescribe Medical Cannabis, UK Poll Finds
A new survey of NHS doctors has highlighted a growing demand for alternative treatment options for complex health issues.
Insight
“I Want to See 500,000 Patients Benefiting From Medical Cannabis”— Pierre van Weperen, Grow Group, on the UK State of Play
Cannabis Europa panellist and Grow Group’s Managing Director, Pierre van Weperen, on the current state of play, and the future of cannabis-based medicine in the UK.
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GPs in Czech Republic Permitted To Prescribe Medical Cannabis From 2025
Thousands more doctors in the Czech Republic will soon be permitted to prescribe medical cannabis under a new decree published by the Ministry of Health. From April 2025, the country’s […]
Industry
Most Germans are consuming cannabis for health reasons—but many still access it illegally
94% reported they consume cannabis for at least one medical or health reason.
Science
Cannabis and Muscular Dystrophy: An Overview
Experts examine how Medical Cannabis may have the potential to improve the quality of life for individuals with Muscular Dystrophy. The article is an excerpt from Cannabiscientia’s handbook, Principles of […]
Health
New UK study highlights scale of illegal cannabis use for health reasons
A new research paper has highlighted how many people are still accessing cannabis illegally for medicinal purposes in the UK, over five years on from the law change. Despite medical […]
Sleep
How cannabis could help sleep and sleep-related disorders
New research highlights the benefits of CBD & THC for insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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Malta’s cannabis club model to launch end of February – what you need to know
The Maltese Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) has announced the criteria for opening a cannabis club.
Science
US study finds rise in cannabis-related hospital visits among older people
The findings have led to calls for more patient-doctor communication around its use in medical care.
News
Over 80% of UK medical cannabis patients say they experience stigma
Data was collected from over 400 patients prescribed cannabis at Sapphire Medical Clinics.
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Medical cannabis in the mainstream – this week’s top headlines
All the latest cannabis headlines in one place.
Wellness
UK’s first blend of CBD and Ayurvedic herbs launches
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian alternative medicine system that uses herbal remedies to prevent illness.
Beauty & Skincare
Hey Jane: CBD skincare for acne, eczema and sensitive skin
The founder of Hey Jane has created a range products designed to be kind to skin.
Science
Journal Club: Medical cannabis for headache and migraine
Grow Pharma explores the latest research around medical cannabis for headaches and migraines.
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“Medical cannabis is seriously life changing” – Coping with fibromyalgia and chronic back pain
Steven, a fibromyalgia patient, explains how cannabis medicines help him cope with the agony of chronic back pain. “The epicentre of my pain began deep in the core of my […]
Feature
How I found relief from back pain with medical cannabis
One in three people in the UK will experience the agony of back pain at some point in their life.
Pain
Chronic back pain – the overlooked and under-treated symptom of MS
Chronic back pain is a frequently overlooked and under-treated symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) – could cannabis medicines be the answer? Sophie Hayes, specialist cannabis practice nurse at Integro Medical Clinics explores […]
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Medical cannabis could help long-term effects of COVID-19, says David Nutt
Medical cannabis could play an important role in combatting the long-term health problems associated with COVID-19, says David Nutt, former government drug advisor and professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London.