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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…
‘Electric’ blood vessels to help treat heart disease: Man-made implant that replaces diseased arteries could transform treatment
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…
How does cannabis affect hormones that control appetite, stress, and fertility?
(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…
A depression pill from 70 years ago could be used to treat prostate cancer, research suggests
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…
Bamboo-like sticks could be useful in orthopaedics, researchers say
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 supplements, can they improve your gym workout?
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…
Women with ovarian cancer can FINALLY be diagnosed with a simple blood test given by GPs
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…
CBD oil and erectile dysfunction: Is CBD taking on Viagra?
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…
How to fit CBD into your lifestyle
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…
Artificial intelligence is being trained to predict whether someone is likely to develop oral cancer from mouth tissue samples and may ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis, researchers claim
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…
MEP’s vote in favour of increasing THC levels
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…
Medical marijuana for kids with cancer
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…
The targeted radiation beam helps cancer patients swallow: New technique could benefit 12,000 people diagnosed with head and neck tumours every year
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…
France to trial free medical marijuana with 3,000 patients
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 to grow medical cannabis, strictly for export
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…
Medical cannabis for insomnia – Does it help?
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…
Inside Australia’s secret multi-million dollar cannabis farm that’s totally legal
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…
Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system?
(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…
Can CBD help with panic disorders?
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´s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
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…