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Tokyo 2020 – a pivotal moment for CBD in sport?
Despite a host country in an official state of emergency, the Olympics will reportedly go ahead this summer. This is against the wishes of 80 per cent of the Japanese […]
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How 2020 changed the cannabis industry
While Covid-19 has obviously dominated the headlines this year, 2020 has also featured some major developments in the world of cannabis, from research to reclassification. Here, Cannabis Health News looks […]
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The wellness trends of 2020
Bridging the gap between spirituality and wellness We’re already well aware of the benefits of regular meditation, and the trend for incorporating therapeutic and spiritual practices into our everyday lives […]
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Impairment vs Prescription: Why a Positive THC Test Is Not the Same as Being Impaired
Understanding the difference between legal treatment and workplace safety concerns.
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NHS Trust Approves UK-First Inpatient Medical Cannabis Policy
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
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Chanelle McCoy Health Claims First Positive EFSA Opinion on CBD Novel Food Application
The CBD manufacturer has received a draft positive scientific opinion from EFSA on its Novel Food application.
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Cannabis Associated with ‘Sustained Improvements’ in Chronic Lower Back Pain
Inhaled cannabis was associated with ‘large, sustained, and statistically robust improvements’ in pain and disability.
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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.
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Do 10 Doctors Really Prescribe Half of England’s Medical Cannabis?
We take a closer look at the data behind medical cannabis prescribing to examine what it can reliably show us.
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Is Cannabis Effective for ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most commonly reported reasons people seek medical cannabis, but does the evidence support it?
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German Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Prescription Drug Use, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 3,500 patients in Germany found that more than half were able to reduce their use of other medications.
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Campaign Launched in Memory of Mum Who Helped Change UK Medical Cannabis Law
The Hannah Deacon Campaign is calling on the government to support children unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS.
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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.
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Inside the Medical Cannabis Police Guidance: Everything Patients Need to Know
Last week, the first official guidance on medical cannabis for police officers in England and Wales was made public.
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113 Botanicals Launches £2m Raise to Bring Controlled-Release Cannabis Capsule to UK Patients
The company is preparing to reach a major regulatory milestone and bring its lead product to market in early 2026.
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UK Medical Cannabis Awareness Month: Campaigners, Clinicians and Industry Leaders Join Forces to Drive Momentum
A quick rundown of the highlights so far, and what’s still left to look forward to.
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Cannabis-Based Medicines in Women’s Health: Evidence & Knowledge Gaps
From endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain to PMDD and menopause, more women are turning to cannabis-based medicine, but what do we know and where do we still need more research? […]
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Exploring the Endocannabinoid System: What Every Clinician Should Know
We unpack the science behind the ECS and its significance in a range of chronic conditions.
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‘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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Medical Cannabis and Dementia: What Does the Evidence Say?
A number of studies have explored whether medicinal cannabis could be used to treat some of the common symptoms.
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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 […]
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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.
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‘Valuable’ UK Medical Cannabis Data to be Published After A Four Year Delay
A Freedom of Information request has established that the NHS will publish data from its ‘registry’ by the ‘end of the year’.
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“Colourful Branding” and Social Media Content Increase Risk of Teen Cannabis Use, Experts Warn
Research from two separate studies has highlighted how promotional packaging and social media content can make cannabis-infused products more appealing to teens.