Medicinal cannabis policy and research in Europe
HEQ speaks with Medicinal Cannabis Europe about the European medical cannabis landscape.
The European medical cannabis space is evolving, with more and more EU Member...
New discovery shows cannabis reduces blood pressure for older people
A new study has demonstrated that cannabis may reduce blood pressure in adults aged 60 and over.
The study, carried out by researchers from Ben-Gurion...
The future of CBD wellness products
The future is looking promising for businesses hoping to tap into the growing CBD and wellness space.
The global market for cannabidiol (CBD), valued at...
Cannabis and COVID-19 patients: new insights from Israel
STERO Biotechs, headquartered in Israel, provides insight into the use of cannabis and CBD as potential treatment for COVID-19 and other conditions
Australian biotech company leads the way medical cannabis
CannaPacific is building a solid foundation to become a major player in the global medical cannabis sector.
A little-known Australian biotech company, CannaPacific, is building...
Khiron extends medical cannabis expertise from Latin America to Europe
Khiron extends expertise towards the growing EU medical cannabis market.
Khiron Life Sciences is a patient-focused, global health and wellness company capitalising on the fast-growing...
Parkinson’s Disease patients report benefits of using medical cannabis
Over half of medical cannabis patients with Parkinson’s Disease have reported clinical benefits when using the products for their condition.
According to a new survey,...
Cannabis investment, regulation, and opportunity in Latin America
How a Canadian company is meeting the demand for pharmaceutical cannabis products in Latin America.
The primary goal of Canadian supplier VerdeMed is to deliver...
Cannadabis: Innovation in cannabis cultivation systems
Cannadabis leverages its years of industry experience to craft proprietary and highly sought-after cannabis cultivation systems
Could the UK be a leader in the medical cannabis industry?
The UK has emerged in an unlikely position of becoming a world leader in the medical cannabis industry, according to Professor Mike Barnes.
Cannabis stocks...
Brexit will end medical cannabis access for sick children
Following the end of the UK’s Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, British children with severe medical conditions will no longer be able...
Project Twenty21 receives new medical cannabis range
Project Twenty21 and LYPHE Group have created a partnership for a new range of medical cannabis products for the registry.
The partnership will see LYPHE...
House of Representatives votes to decriminalise cannabis at federal level
The US House of Representatives has voted for a bill that would decriminalise cannabis at the federal level.
In a bid to repair the damage...
UN vote to remove medical cannabis as dangerous drug welcomed
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform has welcomed the United Nations vote to remove medical cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961...
Families’ plea to end fight for NHS access to medical cannabis
The families of 25 children and young people suffering from severe epilepsy have written an open letter to the Prime Minister pleading for him...
Cancard: UK medical cannabis card launched today
From today, eligible patients in the UK will be able to apply for the UK’s new medical cannabis card – Cancard.
The Cancard aims to...
Groundbreaking cannabis education for UK healthcare professionals
The Cannabis Patient Advocacy & Support Services (CPASS) is launching a new groundbreaking, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) webinar series on medical cannabis for healthcare professionals...
EU court rules CBD is ‘not a narcotic’
In a landmark move the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled the cannabinoid CBD is ‘not a narcotic’, as it...
Tommy Chong: “We’re going back to the future with cannabis.”
Cannabis activist, musician, and comedy actor Tommy Chong gives his thoughts on the emergence of America’s legal cannabis industry.
Chong is an icon of cannabis...
Modified CBD molecules could help in the fight against skin disease
Researchers have modified the cannabidiol compound (CBD) found in cannabis to try to improve the properties that fight against skin disease.
A partnership between the...
