Curious about accessing a medical cannabis prescription? It can be difficult to know where to start or what to expect. Cannabis Health News editor, Caroline Barry, who has a medical cannabis prescription for ADHD, and Dr Jean Gerard Sinovich, medical director of the Cannabis Access Clinics [...]
Introduced to cannabis while struggling with symptoms of Ehlers Danlos syndromes as a teenager, getting a prescription has allowed Lex Wolfe to plan for the future and thrive while living with multiple chronic health conditions. Lex Wolfe has just graduated from an undergraduate degree in forensic [...]
The Good Level is bringing new energy to the UK CBD market by focusing on quality, local products and supporting British farming. The Good Level is a UK-based CBD company actively working to improve cannabidiol production and distribution in the UK. It works closely with operators [...]
A team of researchers have studied emergency room records and determined that cannabis legalisation in Canada has not resulted in an increase in admissions. The data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence revealed that there has been no increase in two provinces, Alberta [...]
UK Fibromyalgia, a magazine dedicated to the chronic condition, will host a two-part webinar discussing the role that medical cannabis and CBD can play in treatment. UK Fibromyalgia has joined forces with Integro Clinics, Primary Care Cannabis Network, Cannabis Patient Advocacy and Support Services (CPASS) and [...]
A new study shows a large percentage of women have tried cannabis to manage their menopause symptoms. The menopause study aimed to examine the rates and patterns of cannabis use and its perceived effectiveness in managing symptoms. Researchers analysed responses from 1,500 women living across Alberta [...]
Canadian company HEXO has offset 100 percent of its 2020 operational carbon emissions, in addition to the personal emissions of 1,200 employees. HEXO , one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada is a consumer packaged goods company working in the sector under different brands, [...]
Just Live an athlete owned performance CBD brand has partnered with wellness company, Vertical Wellness and canafarma to release a line of sparkling water. A professional skateboarder and multiple X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez co-founded the brand with professional soccer player and World Cup winner, [...]
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A referendum campaign in Italy has gathered over 500,000 signatures in under a week meaning Italy may hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis next year. In Italy, a popular referendum can be called if a petition secures over 500,000 signatures before the September 30 deadline. Campaigners [...]
A study from researchers in Canada and Israel have revealed that a history of cannabis use is not associated with compromised effects on IVF. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Use, on the effects of a person’s history of cannabis use found it is [...]
Spain has approved the first cannabis based medicine, Epidyolex for patients with severe conditions such as epilepsy. Epidyolex, an oral cannabis-based medicine, has been approved in Spain by the Ministry of Health after a large two-year trial. The approval for Epidyolex was based on the results [...]
The Royal Society of Medicine has announced a collaborative event, Pain and cannabis medicines: Everything you want to know (but were too afraid to ask) in association with Integro Medical Clinics. The event takes place on October 11 from 8:30 to 17:30. It will explore the potential [...]
Over 150 celebrities including the rapper Drake and NBA athletes have signed an open letter to President Biden calling for a general pardon of non-violent cannabis offences. NBA athlete Al Harrington, rapper Drake, world champion boxer Badou Jack, rapper and activist Killer Mike, NBA star John [...]
CBD could be a part of everyone’s daily wellbeing routine, but it needs to be affordable first, says founder of Red Eyez CBD, Darshan Patel. Red Eyez CBD founder Darshan Patel shares his industry insight with Cannabis Health News. The potential benefits of CBD are well [...]
The Healthcare Technology Centre (HTC) partners with Welsh brand Hemp Heros to discover the potential health benefits of CBD products. The Welsh HTC led by Swansea University Medical School collaborated with Swansea and Ireland based company, Hemp Heros. Hemp Heros was co-founded by David Hartigan and [...]
Zurich is launching a new trial that will allow people to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and social clubs under controlled conditions from next year. Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, announced a three and a half year pilot scheme that will allow the sale of cannabis products. [...]
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ONE of the UK’s fastest growing and largest cannabis companies has launched its first European operation with more to follow over the coming months. The London-headquartered LYPHE Group operates a number of divisions including the The Medical Cannabis Clinics (TMCC) which caters for over half of [...]
ANANDA Developments has secured £300,000 to build out the first phase of its medicinal cannabis growing research facility in Lincolnshire. In May last year the AQSE Growth Market-listed business unveiled £12m plans to create one of the UK’s largest medicinal cannabis farms – capable of growing 300,000 [...]
A PERMANENT solution to the import impasse on children’s epilepsy cannabis medication has emerged with the Dutch manufacturer set to see the medicines made in the UK. However, the Transvaal Pharmacy, which is based in the Hague, says this will not be in operation for at [...]
Pierre Van Weperen of Grow Pharma on the post-Brexit issue surrounding the import of epilepsy cannabis medicines into the UK. MAINTAINING existing quality standards was one of the key themes of the Brexit argument and for finished medicines this still comes with a European Union Good [...]
THE NHS is to launch is first-ever cannabis patient registry in a move which signifies an ambition for the medicines to become more widely-available to UK patients. Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered an urgent review into the lack of cannabis prescriptions, last spring. The creation of [...]
On September 14, the FDA published a consumer update on their website, seeking to educate the public and offer a public health warning on delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as delta-8 THC. For the uninitiated, delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid that can be synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) [...]
Ryan’s Law or The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act would allow patients to use medical cannabis in certain situations on hospital grounds. Members of the California Assembly and Senate have advanced legislation to the governor’s desk which would allow medical cannabis products in hospitals and [...]
The decision to review cannabis follows American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson being forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for the substance. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to review if cannabis should remain a banned substance for athletes. It comes after the American sprinter [...]
New wellness brand Papilio is on a mission to help people live a calmer and happier life, with the healing properties of CBD. Launched earlier this year, by cousins Caroline Holford and Georgina Muncaster, CBD wellness brand Papilio Products has already established a wide range of products [...]
Irish advocates will take part in a demonstration starting at the Garden of Remembrance to highlight the flaws in the Irish Medical Cannabis Program. The march will start at 2 pm on September 18 from the garden of remembrance on Parnell street and will walk toward [...]
A new study from Poland on honey bees has revealed cannabis extract has a positive immunostimulating effect through the proteolytic system and metabolic compounds of honey bee workers. It’s a worrying fact that honeybee populations are in decline in the UK over the last 30 years. [...]
A new literary review revealed that the inhalation of medical cannabis is potentially associated with a decrease in migraine frequency. A team of researchers from the Larkin Community Hospital in Miami reviewed thirty-four scientific papers to examine if cannabis could help with migraine management. ‘Medical cannabis, [...]
As British Cannabis Group’s newly-appointed managing director David Ralson delves into where things are headed for the company – and for the future of consumer cannabis products. British Cannabis Group, makers of the UK’s leading Independent consumer CBD health supplements; Canabidol (R) , Access CBD(R) as [...]
JuicyFields aims to be a top-five producer of medical cannabis and high THC medical cannabis by 2025 Sponsored post JuicyFields is a medicinal cannabis e-growing platform. Established in 2020, the company has expanded to more than 130K crowd growers and nine cannabis company partners all over [...]
A new report by the EMCDDA highlights the public health and social risks posed by synthetic cannabinoids across Europe. The EU drugs agency, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) warns that synthetic cannabinoids are widely available across Europe and place users at ‘high [...]
Innocan Pharma’s CBD-loaded liposome platform technology has demonstrated a prolonged release of CBD in large animals. The company conducted an experimental study of their CBD-loaded liposome technology (LPT) on large animals that demonstrated a similar pharmacokinetic profile as demonstrated in a previous study on smaller animals. [...]
A new refractory epilepsy treatment, containing THC, has been approved for use in the UK for the first time. A new cannabis treatment for refractory (or drug-resistant) epilepsy, containing THC, has been approved by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for prescription for patients [...]
Pioneering and market-leading cannabis specialist, Always Pure Organics (APO), has officially launched its new Asia foothold – Always Pure Organics Japan. The move takes the Manchester-headquartered company’s already strong trading position in the fast-growing Japanese market to make it one of the first European brands to [...]
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It can be a dilemma when you are away as to how to consume cannabis – hotel accommodation can be strict – but a new service, HiBnb aims to change all of that. Canada-based HiBnb, a new online booking marketplace for cannabis-focused accommodations, excursions and activities, [...]
In the final part of our series Cannabis Health editor, Caroline Barry shares her own story. As an Irish person using cannabis for ADHD in the UK, Caroline can’t travel home with her medication. For weeks I have been covering the stories of Irish people who [...]
CBD may not be the first thing you think of when packing your bag for the gym, but studies show it might be handy for those post-gym pains. When we use new muscles at the gym or during a workout, our bodies can sometimes feel sore [...]
The second in a four-part series of expert webinars, exploring the role of medical cannabis in women’s health. Despite being legally prescribed medicinal cannabis, many mothers and children experience shame and stigma when using it in their day to day life, mostly due to misinformation and [...]
A paper in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry has examined the potential of the endocannabinoid system to play a part in treating SADs. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychiatric disorder. People with SAD have an excessive fear or anxiety of social situations where they [...]
A new CBD brand, Love MeMeMe has hit 1.7 million views on TikTok by sharing their hashtag, #metheloveofmyownlife. The brand offers a range of gender-neutral, self-care CBD beauty items including lip balms, hair masks and body butter. The brand is aimed at Gen-Z consumers rather than [...]
There are a lot of different ways to take CBD so it can be hard to know which method is right for you. Here is our guide to choosing the best CBD to suit your needs. It ultimately comes down to personal preference but there are [...]
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CBDA – the precursor to CBD – is often dismissed as an inactive compound, but its benefits may be under-appreciated, writes Laurence Brown of BROWN’s CBD. Sponsored Out of the hundreds of biologically active compounds produced by the hemp plant, CBD is certainly the star of [...]
Car manufacturers The BMW Group are investing in alternative materials in a bid to cut carbon emissions including vegan leather, bamboo and hemp. It’s not the first time BMW has used hemp in their cars. They added hemp lining to the door panels of the electric [...]
The families of children using medical cannabis to prevent seizures are asking MPs to make it accessible on the NHS ahead of a parliamentary debate led by Christine Jardine MP. The End Our Pain campaign have urged the public to write to their local MP to [...]
A new study published this month shows that CBD transdermal gel may help to reduce seizures and improve children’s quality of life. The study titled, Safety and Tolerability of Transdermal Cannabidiol Gel in Children With Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies was conducted in Australia and New Zealand [...]
The team at Rebel Wine have been at festivals up and down the country this summer, starting conversations about the benefits of CBD products. Sponsored Team Rebel have just come back from our last festival for the season and whilst we are celebrating with a 15 [...]
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