A Conversation with the Founders of Veda Scientific: Part One

By |2021-12-31T07:36:21+00:0031 December 2021|

Leo Welder, CEO of Veda Scientific, founded the business with Aldwin M. Anterola, PhD in July of 2019. A serial entrepreneur with experience in a variety of markets, he came to the industry with an intrigue for cannabis testing and analysis. After teaming up with Dr. [...]

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2022 Cannabis Industry Outlook: Your Business’ Future Depends on its Risk Management

By |2021-12-27T22:32:09+00:0027 December 2021|

Cannabis risks have always outpaced the availability of insurance, in large part because of its status as a federally illegal substance and the dangers in extraction and production. But it now shares many of the same risks as other industries — catastrophic crop damage, cyber risk [...]

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How CBD can help ease your Christmas stress

By |2021-12-26T13:50:37+00:0026 December 2021|

Christmas is feeling a little bit uncertain for many of us this year, but CBD could help ease some of the symptoms of festive stress.  It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but it can also be the most stressful. And with another year of [...]

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Kate Hudson has a high-ly enjoyable Christmas in new campaign

By |2021-12-26T13:50:17+00:0026 December 2021|

The actress has joined her lifelong friend, Baron Davis to create innovative vodka and cannabis cocktails together. Kate Hudson stars in the campaign produced by Cann, a cannabis drinks brand. It marks the launch of their partnership with King St. Vodka. The video is a collaborative [...]

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Work To Start On UK Mainland’s First Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Facility For Over 20 Years

By |2021-12-23T22:32:33+00:0023 December 2021|

GLASS Pharms has agreed a £22.5m funding deal to build the UK mainland’s first, high-THC, commercial cultivation facility for over 20 years.  The deal will allow the cultivator, which was established in 2019, to construct the ‘glasshouse’ facility and begin selling products by late next year, [...]

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From Flowers To Pharma – How Europe Is Forging Its Own Medicinal Cannabis Identity

By |2021-12-23T22:31:57+00:0023 December 2021|

As Europe embraces medicinal cannabis the continent’s prescribing landscape is developing different characteristics to that of the US. AFTER picking up their script from a health professional US medical cannabis consumers pop down to their local store for a chat with the bud tender on the [...]

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Can CBD help you get through Christmas?

By |2021-12-23T16:52:50+00:0023 December 2021|

Not feeling the Christmas cheer this year? We examine if CBD could help with some of the more difficult aspects of the season. Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year for everybody. It can be difficult to get through the season when you [...]

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When it comes to anxiety: how can cannabis help?

By |2021-12-23T16:51:32+00:0023 December 2021|

Cannabis is going through a renaissance. People across the globe are gaining renewed interest in the plant and the numerous benefits it has to offer. Cannabis research has indicated that the plant contains potent therapeutic properties that make it an ideal choice in dealing with various [...]

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Living with fibromyalgia – will 2022 be the year you try cannabis medicine?

By |2021-12-23T16:50:59+00:0023 December 2021|

Is chronic pain, interrupted sleep and other debilitating symptoms affecting your ability to live well? It could be the time to try something different. The New Year brings with it fresh – and usually short lived – intentions about healthy living. For many, however, chronic pain [...]

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Nuhemp: Where to buy high-quality CBD oil

By |2021-12-23T16:50:33+00:0023 December 2021|

Nuhemp explains how buying quality CBD oil online doesn’t need to be a daunting task and where to go for the best possible price At NuHemp, our London based team supplies quality CBD oil at the best prices available in the UK. We’re a trusted, family-run [...]

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Scientists highlight potential of cannabis in epilepsy, pain, cancer and more

By |2021-12-23T16:50:15+00:0023 December 2021|

A new paper highlights the potential of cannabis in the treatment of epilepsy, pain, cancer and more – but stresses the need for more reliable evidence. Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have published a review highlighting the vast therapeutic potential of the medicinal use [...]

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Guernsey’s first medical cannabis clinic sees surge in patients

By |2021-12-22T13:08:33+00:0022 December 2021|

Medicann, which opened on Guernsey in September, has seen a surge of patients sign up, as many look to move from UK clinics. Over 500 patients have joined Guernsey’s first medical cannabis clinic, Medicann, which opened on the island in September 2021, according to its CEO. [...]

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Puff puff pass: How Berlin trains are tackling Christmas commuter stress

By |2021-12-21T19:48:13+00:0021 December 2021|

A transport company in Berlin has come up with just the ticket to reduce commuter stress this Christmas. It’s easy to feel stressed on public transport between Covid, Christmas, the crowds and sights and smells of trains and trams. Not to mention carrying heavy Christmas gifts [...]

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Medicinal cannabis oil effective for treating autism – study

By |2021-12-21T19:47:56+00:0021 December 2021|

Researchers have found THC in medical cannabis oil effective in treating autism, with “no long-term cognitive effects”. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have successfully treated autism in animal models with medical cannabis oil, according to findings published in Translational Psychology. The treatment was found to improve [...]

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Three of the most effective ways to take CBD

By |2021-12-21T19:47:37+00:0021 December 2021|

Kevin Potter from Forever Green CBD, guides us through three of the most popular ways to take CBD. CBD is quickly becoming a popular supplement to people’s self-care regimens all across the world, which is remarkable given that it was nearly unheard of just a decade [...]

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Medical cannabis shows ‘real promise’ in the treatment of PTSD

By |2021-12-21T19:47:21+00:0021 December 2021|

Research is still ongoing, but medical cannabis has shown real promise in the treatment of PTSD, writes psychiatrist and cannabis prescriber, Dr Niraj Singh. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event [...]

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Cannabis legalisation in Germany – what will it mean for the country?

By |2021-12-21T19:46:58+00:0021 December 2021|

With Germany set to legalise adult-use cannabis, Juicy Fields, explores the benefits this would bring to the country – from tackling stigma, to boosting the economy. It looks like the Annual Hemp Parade and the Global Marijuana March efforts finally paid off. The incumbent government (The [...]

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Medical cannabis experts Kanabo explain the different ways to consume CBD

By |2021-12-21T19:45:52+00:0021 December 2021|

We asked the experts at the world-renowned medical cannabis research group, Kanabo, to go beyond the jargon and explain the many ways to consume CBD, and to find out which is the best. What is the best way to take CBD? Kanabo explained that it’s all [...]

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Study – why do people use cannabis during pregnancy?

By |2021-12-21T19:45:30+00:0021 December 2021|

Mums-to-be use cannabis to manage pregnancy-related symptoms and a range of pre-existing conditions, according to a new study. New research, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) has found that people who use cannabis during pregnancy and lactation, do so to manage pregnancy-related symptoms and pre-existing [...]

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Global wellness brand Elixinol joins British Cannabis portfolio

By |2021-12-21T19:45:13+00:0021 December 2021|

Global CBD and wellness brand, Elixinol, has entered an exclusive agreement which will see the firm ‘powered by British Cannabis’ in the UK market. British Cannabis, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Elixinol Wellness Limited to sell CBD products across the [...]

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New MHRA guidance on real-world data a “step in the right direction”

By |2021-12-21T19:45:00+00:0021 December 2021|

New guidance published by the MHRA, which appears to recognise the value of real-world evidence in clinical trials, has been welcomed as a step in the right direction. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published new guidance for researchers hoping to use real-world [...]

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Why cannabis could play a vital role in women’s health

By |2021-12-21T19:44:29+00:0021 December 2021|

Millions of women in the UK are living with debilitating physical and mental health symptoms, many of which could be helped by medical cannabis. It’s no secret that the current medical system has generally failed women. Last year a Government inquiry uncovered that serious medical conditions [...]

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“I feel like we have been abandoned” – the impact of being a carer during Covid-19

By |2021-12-19T21:32:49+00:0019 December 2021|

Cannabis activist, Green Tea, speaks to Cannabis Health about caring for her husband during the pandemic and why the Irish system needs to change. Covid-19 has had an effect on all of us. However, one group feeling the effects of lockdowns and restrictions the most, are [...]

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Is cannabis more effective at improving mood than antidepressants?

By |2021-12-19T21:32:19+00:0019 December 2021|

Data from Project Twenty21 (T21) shows that cannabis may be more effective at improving mood than some antidepressants, in patients experiencing major depression. Preliminary findings from the observational study show that prescribed cannabis can help improve mood and alleviate depression. Although cannabis is not widely prescribed [...]

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Rebel wines CBD infused wines make the perfect gift this Christmas

By |2021-12-19T21:31:58+00:0019 December 2021|

Rebel Wine share the benefits of their CBD infused wine and how it makes the perfect festive drink, or present, for your loved ones. Looking for the ultimate 2021 Christmas present, or any present for that matter? Gift tubes, of CBD infused wine, are just the [...]

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Dutch cannabis cafes see business boom during pandemic

By |2021-12-19T21:31:31+00:0019 December 2021|

Dutch coffee shops say lockdown resulted in a boost in business, as consumers worried about  access to cannabis, with many citing poor mental health. A new survey reveals that 90 per cent of Dutch cannabis users are consuming at least as much or more, since the [...]

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Detecting Microbial Contamination in Cannabis

By |2021-12-19T21:31:22+00:0019 December 2021|

Increasing cannabis use across the US has come with increased scrutiny of its health effects. Regulators and healthcare providers are not just concerned about the direct effects of inhaling or consuming cannabinoids, however, but also about another health risk: microbial contamination in cannabis products. Like any [...]

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Social Consumption: The Time is Now

By |2021-12-19T21:31:20+00:0019 December 2021|

Social consumption lounges are becoming increasingly popular in legal cannabis markets. Just what are social consumption lounges? They’re a safe, enclosed space where cannabis consumers of legal age can come together and enjoy cannabis products, much like a bar environment for consuming alcoholic beverages. Social consumption [...]

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A Cannabis Brand’s Visual Identity: To Illustrate or Not

By |2021-12-19T21:31:17+00:0019 December 2021|

In the cannabis industry, it’s vital for your brand to stand out and engage your target customer at every touchpoint. When it comes to your visual identity, choosing the right design style is more than just what looks good to you. It comes down to creating [...]

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2021 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program

By |2021-12-19T21:31:13+00:0019 December 2021|

2021 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program Sponsored by ANAB, Hardy Diagnostics and MilliporeSigma. Click here to watch the recording Agenda Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation Panel Tracy Szerszen, President & Operations Manager, PJLA Mohan Sabaratnam, Vice President, IAS Kathy Nucifora, COO, COLA Chris Gunning, General Manager for Accreditation [...]

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How to practice winter wellness using CBD skincare

By |2021-12-15T17:32:58+00:0015 December 2021|

Are you looking to beat the winter blues and get radiant looking skin this winter? Element CBD explains how to boost your skincare routine with plant-based products. We all seek a flawless winter complexion but, as the nights draw in, we tend to find ourselves donning [...]

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CBD Guides: Could CBD help with Bipolar Disorder?

By |2021-12-15T17:31:47+00:0015 December 2021|

We examine if CBD could have health benefits for those living with bipolar disorder and what is the best way to take it. It is thought that one in every 50 people have bipolar disorder in the UK. That is an estimated 1.3 billion people with [...]

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Medterra: What is CBC and how can it boost our health?

By |2021-12-15T17:31:14+00:0015 December 2021|

Medterra takes an in-depth look at the pharmacology of CBC and how it could supercharge your health. CBD’s popularity has been booming for over four years now and is becoming more mainstream by the day. From CBD products hitting shelves of major pharmacy chains to professional [...]

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68% of IBD patients saw improvements with cannabis – study

By |2021-12-15T17:30:35+00:0015 December 2021|

A study revealed that more than a quarter of patients who were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) use cannabis therapeutically. The researchers associated with the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine studied IBD patients about their use of medical cannabis. Medical cannabis was made [...]

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Study on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identifies cannabis-responsive biomarkers in children

By |2021-12-15T17:29:55+00:0015 December 2021|

Cannformatics has announced results from their study on autism spectrum disorder that identifies cannabis-responsive biomarkers in children. This is the first study to examine the saliva of children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treated with different cannabis or CBD products. The study establishes cannabis-response biomarkers [...]

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A brand to watch: The Trojan Hemp Co. is shaking up the CBD industry

By |2021-12-10T11:59:14+00:0010 December 2021|

Trojan Hemp Co. founders Stephen Mullins and Hattie Flawn-Powell explain how they have created an innovative Irish CBD brand. The Trojan Hemp Co. is a new and innovative CBD brand.  This Irish company is unlike any other CBD brand you’ve heard of. Trojan Hemp Co. started [...]

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‘Milestone’ as first cancer patients treated with medical cannabis formulations

By |2021-12-10T11:59:04+00:0010 December 2021|

The first patients have begun treatment with medical cannabis formulations, which were found to be effective in killing cancer cells. Apollon Formularies announced that its International Cancer and Chronic Pain Institute is now open and has welcomed the first cancer patients to be treated with the [...]

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Mendy: Aching muscles, sore joints and injuries all suck – but we can help

By |2021-12-10T11:58:11+00:0010 December 2021|

Initially launched in 2019 and recently rebranded, Mendy has steadily grown over the years to become one of the UK’s most popular CBD and supplement brands, amongst those that lead an active lifestyle. Mendy aims to inspire its athletic customer base to push boundaries, constantly improve [...]

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New CBD nasal spray to target seizures in epilepsy

By |2021-12-10T11:57:48+00:0010 December 2021|

A new CBD nasal spray is in development, with the aim of reducing seizures in children and adults living with epilepsy. Virpax Pharmaceuticals has acquired the right to use new technology to develop a nasal spray, VRP324, for epilepsy management. The product will be the first [...]

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HUGE Gorilla: A healthy outside starts from the inside

By |2021-12-10T11:57:17+00:0010 December 2021|

HUGE Gorilla explains why a healthy outside starts from the inside especially when it comes to sports nutrition and busy lifestyles. HUGE Gorilla is quickly establishing itself as a market-leading brand for health and sports nutrition on the go. The best tasting all-natural plant-based vegan fitness [...]

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Medical cannabis access bill set for second reading in Parliament

By |2021-12-10T11:57:00+00:0010 December 2021|

A new bill, which could see GPs permitted to prescribe medical cannabis, will have its second reading in the House of Commons this week. The Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill, which aims to improve access to cannabis products for medical purposes, will have its second reading in [...]

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Fibromyalgia and spinal pain: “Not having to use morphine is amazing”

By |2021-12-10T11:56:16+00:0010 December 2021|

Mary O Loughlin treats her arthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic pain with medical cannabis. She talks to Cannabis Health about living with these conditions, and the access issues facing her in Northern Ireland. Mary O Loughlin has been diagnosed with many different conditions which contribute to her [...]

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CBD Guides: Can CBD help headache pain?

By |2021-12-10T11:55:36+00:0010 December 2021|

Headaches can be a debilitating experience that can mean days off school or work. They can leave us in bed unable to function. We examine the science of whether CBD could help to reduce headache pain and what is the best way to take it. What [...]

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Bullet CBD: How to find the right product for you

By |2021-12-10T11:55:05+00:0010 December 2021|

Bullet CBD is a UK brand with a wide range of products to suit the needs of every consumer –  here’s how to find the right for one you. Bullet CBD is a UK based CBD manufacturing company that crafts a wide range of CBD related [...]

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Nonprofits Focus Lens on Delta-8-THC

By |2021-12-10T11:54:54+00:0010 December 2021|

On December 2, ASTM International, released a whitepaper called “Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol and the Need to Develop Standards to Protect Safety of Consumers.” On the same day, the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) launched an expert panel, drafting commentary and providing recommendations to protect public health. The two organizations are working [...]

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Steep Hill Expands to Illinois with New Lab

By |2021-12-10T11:54:51+00:0010 December 2021|

Last week, Steep Hill announced their expansion into Illinois with a new cannabis testing lab partner licensed in Ottawa, IL. Illinois became the eleventh state to legalize adult use cannabis back in 2019. It’s also the eleventh market that Steep Hill has opened a laboratory in. [...]

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Always Pure Organics: CBG in skincare

By |2021-12-08T13:01:10+00:008 December 2021|

Cannabigerol (CBG) is gaining popularity in the beauty world. Always Pure Organics explains the benefits of CBG and how it works. Known for its health properties, the extract has become popular within the skincare industry due to its possible antioxidative properties. As a minor cannabinoid, it [...]

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New THC-based drug may reduce symptoms of dementia in Alzheimer’s patients

By |2021-12-08T13:00:44+00:008 December 2021|

Findings from what is thought to be the first human trial of a THC-based drug in Alzheimer’s patients, suggest it may alleviate symptoms of dementia.  Preliminary findings from a Phase 1 clinical trial on a new THC-based drug, show evidence of clinical improvements in anxiety, depression, [...]

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Kanabo set to launch world’s first cannabis vape trial

By |2021-12-08T13:00:14+00:008 December 2021|

Medical cannabis company, Kanabo, has applied to undertake the world’s first clinical trial for a cannabis vape pen.  The company has applied for approval of what is thought to be the first clinical trial for a cannabis vape pen in the world, on its recently-launched VapePod [...]

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Try Columbia Care Platinum CBD for FREE

By |2021-12-08T12:59:45+00:008 December 2021|

Columbia Care is offering Cannabis Health readers the chance to try its premium, vegan-friendly CBD for free – here’s how you can claim yours. World-renowned cannabis brand, Columbia Care has now brought its expertise in cannabis-based medicinal treatments to the UK. Its Platinum CBD wellness range [...]

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