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Cannabis May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries, Research Suggests

As with many other types of injuries and illnesses, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) trigger an immune response that results in excessive inflammation around the affected tissue, and it’s this reaction that...

Ben Taub

December 1, 2020

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EUROPEAN COURT FINALLY AUTHORISES CBD IN FRANCE

Last week the EU Court of Justice overruled the French ban on cannabidiol (CBD) arguing that CBD is not a narcotic and had “no psychotropic effect or harmful effect on health”. This long-awaited decision...

Hattie Wells

November 26, 2020

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The Surprising Benefits Of Raw Cannabis Edibles

Anyone who has ever made space cakes will know that you can’t just chuck a load of bud into your mix and eat it raw, as cannabis needs to be heated before it can get you stoned. Increasing the temperature...

Ben Taub

November 24, 2020

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Science has proven what many governments are still officially denying – cannabis does have medical benefits.

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Cannabis May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries, Research Suggests

December 1, 2020

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EUROPEAN COURT FINALLY AUTHORISES CBD IN FRANCE

November 26, 2020

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The Surprising Benefits Of Raw Cannabis Edibles

November 24, 2020

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TOP TIPS FOR SAFER CANNABIS USE

In spite of the well-known health warnings associated with smoking, it remains the preferred mode of consumption for most cannabis users. Alongside the desirable taste and immediate effects that it produces, smoking...

November 18, 2020

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How Can Cannabis Help War Veterans?

With both Armistice Day and Veterans Day falling on November 11, it’s an appropriate time to turn our attention to those who have served in the armed forces, many of whom have been left with debilitating physical and...

November 11, 2020

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New Study Reveals How CBD Blocks Pain Signalling Pathways

While the therapeutic applications of cannabidiol (CBD) are extremely broad, the cannabinoid’s ability to reduce pain has become one of its major attractions. A recent survey of medical cannabis users found that some 53...

November 3, 2020

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France Set To Begin Two-Year Medical Cannabis Trial

France currently lags behind many other European nations when it comes to cannabis legislation, although the good news is that the government now seems determined to play catch-up by implementing a two-year-long medical...

October 22, 2020

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Scientists Have Figured Out How CBD Protects The Lungs From COVID

New research published this week in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine[i] indicates that cannabidiol (CBD) protects the lungs of those infected with COVID-19 by boosting the concentration of a vital peptide...

October 21, 2020

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Cannabis Reduces Anxiety And Compulsions In People With OCD

New research indicates that people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often experience a dramatic reduction in the frequency and severity of symptoms once they start smoking cannabis. Appearing in the...

October 16, 2020

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Why Chronic Pain Sufferers are Turning to Cannabis

Pain is a huge global health problem. Worldwide, it is estimated that about 1 in 5, or 1.5 billion people experience pain, whilst 1 in 10 adults are diagnosed with chronic pain each year (1). Chronic pain can seriously...

October 13, 2020

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CBD Undoes The Memory Impairment Caused By THC, According To Studies

As researchers dig ever deeper into the cognitive effects of cannabis, the need to study the interactions between different cannabinoids – rather than looking at each component individually – is becoming increasingly...

October 8, 2020

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THC Prevents Colon Cancer, According To New Study

The body of evidence pointing to the anti-cancer properties of cannabis continues to expand at a rapid rate, with new research indicating that THC prevents tumours from forming in the colon by blocking inflammation...

September 25, 2020

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How Denmark Became Europe’s Medical Cannabis Pioneer

Despite a global increase in support for the use of medical marijuana, patients across Europe have been left frustrated by the reluctance of governments to make cannabis products available to those who stand to benefit...

September 23, 2020

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Cancard Will Effectively Decriminalise Medicinal Cannabis In The UK From November 1st

A new medicinal cannabis card scheme is set to be launched nationwide in the UK on November 1st, effectively decriminalising marijuana possession for those who rely on the plant to manage symptoms. Known as Cancard, the...

September 16, 2020

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Use CBD Before Bed To Treat Hypertension, New Research Suggests

Thanks to a growing body of research into the health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids, a picture is beginning to emerge of the numerous biological processes that are influenced by these incredible...

September 14, 2020

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A Polish Zoo Is Using CBD To Treat Stressed Elephants

Zookeepers at Warsaw Zoo have announced plans start treating their herd of elephants with cannabidiol (CBD) in order to help them deal with the stress and grief of losing their alpha female earlier this year. CBD is...

September 2, 2020

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How Cannabis Affects Sleep

Cannabis has a long history of use as a sleeping aid, with the first studies into its sedative effects being published way back in the mid-nineteenth century[i]. Around that same time, the famous French novelist...

August 28, 2020

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How CBD Prevents Seizures In Children With Epilepsy

Evidence for the ability of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat various forms of childhood epilepsy has been mounting for some time, yet health authorities remain frustratingly reluctant to prescribe cannabis products to those...

August 25, 2020

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Just One Dose Of CBD Increases Blood Flow To Key Brain Regions

Researchers from University College London have discovered that a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) significantly increases blood flow to the hippocampus, a part of the brain that plays an important role in memory and...

August 19, 2020

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High-THC Cannabis Provides Instant Relief From Depression

A new study in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine has revealed that smoking cannabis provides significant and fast-acting relief from depression, and that this effect is predominantly due to THC[i]. Crucially, the...

August 11, 2020

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CBD Kills Cancer Cells But Leaves Healthy Cells Untouched

Despite a growing number of reports and case studies regarding the cancer-busting properties of cannabis, clinical use of cannabinoids as a treatment for cancer is unlikely to get the green light until scientists can...

August 7, 2020

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How to Use Cannabis to Treat Headaches and Migraines

It seems like every day brings a new discovery regarding the ways that cannabis can be used to treat various aches and ailments. Earlier this week, for instance, a new study revealed that vaping marijuana provides...

July 31, 2020

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How Cannabis Could Be The Answer To Antibiotic Resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats to global healthcare systems, as treatments against numerous infections and illnesses are becoming less effective...

July 30, 2020

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Can cannabis help with Premenstrual Syndrome?

Most women of child-bearing age experience symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or the more severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (1) at some point in their lives. As the campaign for cannabis legalisation...

July 28, 2020

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How Accessible Is Medical Cannabis In The UK?

When the British government approved medical cannabis on November 1st 2018, many people naturally assumed that they would soon be able to receive their medical marijuana from the NHS. Yet according to a study that...

July 9, 2020

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New Research Shows THC Prevents Fatal Lung Disease

With all that’s going on in the world these days, the need to find an effective treatment for severe respiratory complications has never been more pressing. Fortunately, the solution may be right under our noses, as new...

July 6, 2020

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Older People Who Use Cannabis Tend To Be More Motivated To Exercise, New Study Finds

New research into the benefits of cannabis use among older people has found that smoking cannabis significantly increases the motivation to engage in physical exercise, and that, ironically, it is non-users who are much...

June 30, 2020

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Cannabis Chemistry and Ambivalent Effects

The chemistry of cannabis The chemistry of cannabis is complex; the number of identified constituent compounds in the cannabis plant continues to grow almost annually. A recent analysis (ElSohly and Gul 2016:4)...

June 24, 2020

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Cannabis Users Have Better Sex, According To Science

It sounds like a slogan you’d expect to see on a T-shirt or a bumper sticker, but it’s also a scientifically valid statement: Cannabis users have better sex lives. Proof can be found in numerous studies, the latest of...

June 23, 2020

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Why More THC Doesn’t Necessarily Get You More High

Anyone who has ever eaten one too many space cakes will testify to the fact that cannabis generally behaves in a dose-dependent manner, meaning the more you consume, the more stoned you get. However, a new study in the...

June 17, 2020

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Cannabis May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries, Research Suggests

EUROPEAN COURT FINALLY AUTHORISES CBD IN FRANCE

The Surprising Benefits Of Raw Cannabis Edibles

Category - Medical/CBD

Cannabis May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries, Research Suggests

EUROPEAN COURT FINALLY AUTHORISES CBD IN FRANCE

The Surprising Benefits Of Raw Cannabis Edibles

TOP TIPS FOR SAFER CANNABIS USE

How Can Cannabis Help War Veterans?

New Study Reveals How CBD Blocks Pain Signalling Pathways

France Set To Begin Two-Year Medical Cannabis Trial

Scientists Have Figured Out How CBD Protects The Lungs From COVID

Cannabis Reduces Anxiety And Compulsions In People With OCD

Why Chronic Pain Sufferers are Turning to Cannabis

CBD Undoes The Memory Impairment Caused By THC, According To Studies

THC Prevents Colon Cancer, According To New Study

How Denmark Became Europe’s Medical Cannabis Pioneer

Cancard Will Effectively Decriminalise Medicinal Cannabis In The UK From November 1st

Use CBD Before Bed To Treat Hypertension, New Research Suggests

A Polish Zoo Is Using CBD To Treat Stressed Elephants

How Cannabis Affects Sleep

How CBD Prevents Seizures In Children With Epilepsy

Just One Dose Of CBD Increases Blood Flow To Key Brain Regions

High-THC Cannabis Provides Instant Relief From Depression

CBD Kills Cancer Cells But Leaves Healthy Cells Untouched

How to Use Cannabis to Treat Headaches and Migraines

How Cannabis Could Be The Answer To Antibiotic Resistance

Can cannabis help with Premenstrual Syndrome?

How Accessible Is Medical Cannabis In The UK?

New Research Shows THC Prevents Fatal Lung Disease

Older People Who Use Cannabis Tend To Be More Motivated To Exercise, New Study Finds

Cannabis Chemistry and Ambivalent Effects

Cannabis Users Have Better Sex, According To Science

Why More THC Doesn’t Necessarily Get You More High

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