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CBD isolate may reduce symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease – study
It also discovered it is potentially neuroprotective which could decrease the progression of the disease.
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Industry
What’s the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate CBD?
With novel food regulations coming into force this week there is much discussion in the industry about the various forms of CBD. Most of us know about the potential benefits […]
Insight
CBD distillates, isolates & full spectrum – what’s the difference?
With so many CBD products on the market, do you know your distillates from your isolates? The experts at US manufacturer Fresh Bros break it down. Las Vegas manufacturer Fresh […]
Cannabis explained
Medical Cannabis for Anxiety in the UK: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Anxiety is one of the most common conditions for which medical cannabis is prescribed in the UK, but the evidence base remains mixed.
Advocacy
New White Paper Calls for NHS Cannabis Pilot and Parliamentary Inquiry Into the Industry
In the eight years since, the NHS has issued just five prescriptions for unlicenced specials cannabis medicines, creating a two-tier system with access only to those who can afford to pay for it.
Cannabis explained
Medical Cannabis for ADHD in the UK: How It Compares With Stimulants
Ask any UK cannabis clinic which conditions bring people through the door, and ADHD will reliably be near the top of the list. Despite this demand, the published literature on […]
Science
Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in New Study
Cannabis-derived molecules could help relieve chronic pain without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
Science
Cannabis Compounds Linked to Improved Metabolic Health and Weight Loss
Researchers have identified a potential mechanism linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
News
Death of Medical Cannabis Patient Highlights Ongoing Stigma in Organ Transplant Programmes
The death of Patrick Navarro has reignited concerns over discrimination in transplant eligibility.
Science
Lancet Review of Medical Cannabis in Mental Health – What the Study Shows
Researchers concluded that the available evidence rarely justifies the routine prescribing of cannabinoids for mental health conditions.
Science
How to Read a Cannabis Research Paper
A comprehensive guide on how to read and interpret cannabis research.
News
Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 – Key Takeaways Part 2
The afternoon sessions at Tuesday’s inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 moved beyond the fundamentals of cannabis medicine and its potential, to the practical realities of prescribing this relatively new medicine in the […]
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways Part 1
On Tuesday, November 25, nearly 200 healthcare professionals, patient advocates, cannabis educators, and industry leaders converged on London’s Conway Hall for the inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium. The event embodied the UK medical cannabis industry’s […]
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Early Results From Swiss Cannabis Pilot Bolster Case for Federal Legalisation
Zurich’s flagship adult-use cannabis trial, Züri Can, could now run until 2028 after city officials applied this week to extend the project by two years, citing strong early results in […]
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Portugal Debates Path Forward for Medical Cannabis: Key Takeaways From PTMC Lisbon 2025
Portugal hosted its seventh international conference on medical cannabis (PTMC) in central Lisbon last week.
Industry
Thousands of CBD Products Enter Final Stage of UK Novel Foods Approval
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval […]
Industry
FSA Publishes New Guidance On THC Limits And Recommended Daily Intake For CBD Products
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced some significant updates to its multi-year CBD Novel Foods approvals process.
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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
Cannabis Terpenes Could Treat Post-Surgical and Fibromyalgia Pain, Finds Study
New research suggests certain terpenes may be a viable medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief.
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Hundreds of UK Families Giving Children Illegal Cannabis Due to Lack of NHS Access
Almost 400 families were found to be sourcing illegal cannabis products having been unable to get a prescription on the NHS.
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2025? (Part 1)
Written by Ben Stevens and Sarah Sinclair. 2024 has been a dramatic year for the global cannabis industry, seeing both historic steps forward and concerning regressions in both attitudes […]
Industry
Ananda Aiming to ‘Meet Regulators at Their Point of Need’ As it Secures More Major UK Clinical Cannabis Trials
Via Business of Cannabis UK-based biotech firm Ananda Developments has solidified its position as a driving force in clinical cannabis research in Europe, announcing the launch of two more major […]
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NHS Accused Of “Failing Patients” As Families Make Fresh Plea For Access
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, new figures reveal lack of NHS prescribing.
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UCL Launches 2 Medical Cannabis Trials Into Childhood Epilepsy, but Experts Warn It Is Not the Solution Many Have Been Waiting For
Researchers say they are working to get two long-awaited NHS clinical trials underway to investigate the role of cannabis-based medicines in severe forms of epilepsy.