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Women in cannabis: study seeks to document diversity and inclusion
An academically rigorous study about equity among women and non-binary professionals in the cannabis industry has been launched.
As the budding cannabis industry matures, many...
Revolutionising medicine: from methadone man to cannabis chief
The inventor of liquid methadone, Stephen Goldner, has now created a new, cannabis-derived medicine – a water-soluble CBD tablet.
In 1973, after working at the...
The Global Cannabis Research Summit: gathering the science community
The annual Global Cannabis Research Summit will be returning this April.
Registration is now open for the Global Cannabis Research Summit on April 22, 2020,...
Cutting edge cannabis research at the University of Colorado Boulder
Professor Kent Hutchison speaks to Health Europa Quarterly about his groundbreaking cannabis research and establishing an online cannabis education course on its medical applications...
Medicines Authority Malta: cannabis for medicine and research
Malta’s impetus, quest and vision for medicinal cannabis is driving the industry towards the manufacture of quality products and investment in research excellence.
The production...
Cannabis testing: PhytoSciences Consultants introduce their services
Phytosciences was conceived to represent patients and to provide quality control and assurance services to the medical cannabis laboratory testing industry.
Phytosciences’ primary mission is...
The new ‘runner’s high’: the benefits of mixing cannabis and exercise
A study of cannabis users found 82% of people partaking in exercise use cannabis before or after their workout, reporting it increases enjoyment, enhances...
Combining cannabis and opioids leads to higher anxiety and depression
New research reveals higher levels of anxiety and depression in people who combine cannabis and opioids.
A researcher from the University of Houston has found...
CBD and psychosis: new study shows cannabidiol alters brain activity
A new study has shown that CBD alters the brain activity in people with psychosis during memory tasks.
For the first time, the brains of...
European cannabis testing market expected to reach $807.9m by 2025
The European cannabis testing market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 10.8% from 2018-2025.
The growth of the cannabis testing market is primarily...
Cannabinoids CBC and CBG exhibit anti-tumour properties on cancer cells
A new series of tests conducted in Israel have shown that both CBC and CBG exhibit anti-tumour properties on cancer cells.
The test have been...
Gift of $1.5m for cannabinoid research at Colorado State University
A former Colorado State University alumna has gifted the institution to help with cannabinoid research.
Leslie Buttorff’s long connection to her alma mater and the...
High fat foods increase absorption of CBD into the body
A new study has shown how fatty foods help the absorption of CBD into the body.
While oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules were approved by the...
Chemical factories: cannabis trichomes under the microscope
A recent study has revealed the internal structures of cannabis’ biochemical factories – trichomes – and note that these hairs can be used as...
Endometriosis and cannabis: THC improves symptoms
A new study has highlighted the effectiveness of cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis for pain relief in women suffering with endometriosis, leading to a...
Study shows cannabinoid signalling vital for anxiety and stress levels
A new study has shown how cannabinoid signalling is vital for anxiety and stress levels.
According to the new study, a molecule produced by the...
Director of NICE to keynote UK medical cannabis conference
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) today announces its first major UK medical cannabis conference on cannabinoid research in collaboration with the National Institute...
Black Swan: rare Jamaican cannabis strain could treat pancreatic cancer
In 2019 a flavonoid of cannabis – Caflanone (FBL-03G) – was granted Orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Now,...
EXMceuticals sets sights on Europe and US combined cannabis markets
EXMceuticals is an up and coming player on the market with high ambitions and the potential of becoming the lowest cost producer of high-grade...
Breakthrough discovery: cannabis compound 30 times stronger than THC
In a breakthrough for cannabis research scientists have discovered a cannabinoid in the cannabis plant that is potentially 30 times stronger than THC.
Cannabis has...