UN removes cannabis from list of the world’s most dangerous drugs
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted to remove cannabis from the Schedule IV list of dangerous drugs on WednesdayOf the 53 member states, 27 were in favour and 25…
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted to remove cannabis from the Schedule IV list of dangerous drugs on WednesdayOf the 53 member states, 27 were in favour and 25…
A man-made ‘electronic’ blood vessel that replaces diseased arteries could transform the treatment of heart disease. The hollow implant, made of plastic mesh and metal and about the width of…
(Christopher/AdobeStock) If a craving for fudge brownies or gummy snakes has ever blindsided you, you’ve likely experienced the power of hormones. In addition to driving desires for certain foods, the…
An antidepressant from the Fifties could treat prostate cancer and reduce side-effects of other treatments. Results of a small trial suggest that the drug phenelzine, which treats depression (by altering levels of…
A bamboo-like wood could help repair damaged bones. The material, rattan, has a honeycomb-like core, much like real bone, making it an ideal material for use in orthopaedics, say researchers…
CBD products are relatively new to the market. It is undeniable that CBD presents many benefits for our health and well-being. So why aren't there CBD supplements? There are… and…
Blood test given by GPs can now women they are at risk of ovarian cancerTest measures levels in the blood of cancer antigen 125 protein found on cancersStudy reveals test alone can…
https://www.theextract.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Erectile_Dysfunction_CBD.jpg As CBD oil burgeons into many markets around the globe, it seems it can also combat men's worst bedroom fears– erectile dysfunction (ED). About 4.3 million men in the UK are…
CBD supplements might seem like a foreign concept, especially if you haven't tried them before. However, they boast remarkable benefits. Not only can CBD help with muscle aches and chronic…
Oral cancer risk is increased by factors including poor diet, tobacco and viruses Diagnoses of oral cancers have risen by nearly 60 per cent in the last decadeHowever, the evaluation of a…
The EU Parliament yesterday agreed to endorse the increase of the levels of THC from 0.2% to 0.3% for industrial hemp. Likewise, they have also agreed to look at the…
Marijuana, both medicinal cannabis and recreational, is growing more mainstream. Medical cannabis is now legalized in the UK and has been legal since November 2018, the process to receive a…
A new technique can help patients undergoing radiotherapy for throat cancer retain the ability to swallow normally — a development that could benefit around 12,000 people in the UK who…
March 2021, that’s the date set for the beginning of France’s first medical marijuana trial. The trial, backed unanimously by the decision of the senate, will last for two years.…
Rwanda is looking for a slice of the multi-billion-dollar medical global cannabis market Rwanda has approved the production of medical cannabis strictly for export, seeking to target fast-growing markets in…
Sleep is essential, and if you’re not getting it, maybe it’s time to try medical cannabis. In the UK there are as many as 16 million people who have sleepless…
A NSW firm are preparing to make medical grade cannabis oil commercially available to patients next monthAustralian Natural Therapeutics Group are the first in the state to be granted a…
(Samuel/AdobeStock) Cannabis is celebrated for the benefits it offers in the management of certain medical conditions. As awareness around cannabis grows, consumers are becoming better versed in the therapeutic potential…
There is an ongoing mental health crisis in the world that people are only beginning to take notice of and soon, hopefully, action. Around 1 in every 5 adults in…
HONG KONG (AP) - Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant…