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Did women use cannabis as medicine in ancient Egypt?
Ella/AdobeStock An empire that spanned 3,000 years, from 3100 BCE to 332 CE, ancient Egypt amassed enormous wealth thanks to its rich agricultural lands and abundance of minerals such as…
Eating less, exercising more, and quitting alcohol and cigarettes could slash dementia rates by up to 40%, major study finds
Team of 28 world-leading dementia experts conducted the review for the LancetPoor blood circulation is hugely influenced by diet, exercise and drinking habitsEducation also now known to have a protective…
Using CBD to tame a cannabis high? Small doses may have opposite effect
(imaginima/iStock) Take some CBD, they said. You’ll feel less high, they said. This common piece of advice fed to THC-shy consumers can effectively bring someone back down to earth. It works—sometimes. But…
Not brushing your teeth increases chance of developing mouth and stomach cancer, 20 year study finds
Gum disease sufferers have higher risk of stomach and mouth cancer, study saysOral hygiene research in Boston surveyed people over a period of 20 years Gum disease was linked to a…
Blood test can detect five types of cancer FOUR YEARS before symptoms appear — including tumours in the lungs and liver
PanSeer test can detect stomach, oesophagus, bowel, lung and liver cancerTheir findings could help identify those at high risk of developing the disease Analysed plasma samples from 605 people who didn't…
Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?
Rick Simpson Oil, or RSO, is a cannabis concentrate used for many different medical benefits, including relieving cancer symptoms. It has a thick, syrupy consistency and can be applied as a topical…
Putting exercise bikes in offices and getting employees to use them for just nine minutes twice a week could slash their risk of heart disease, study claims
The short workout is so easy people can do it in their work clothes, scientists saidJust two eight-minute sessions per week boosted cardiovascular fitness by 10% People who took part said…
Cannabis for IBD: Can it help?
(nenetus/AdobeStock) For those living with inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, digestion can be a minefield. Inadvertent snacking on a trigger food can provoke excruciating pain or even numbness. A stressful…
HPV could cause prostate cancer: Scientists find firm link between the disease and sexually transmitted virus for the first time
Findings suggest the HPV vaccine might help lower the risk of prostate cancerResearchers based in Australia compiled all the results from 26 previous studiesHPV already causes certain cancers in men,…
New Zealand is set to legalise cannabis after most Kiwis indicated that they would vote ‘Yes’ in referendum
A referendum will be being held on whether to legalise cannabis in New ZealandThe vote will coincide with the national election on September 19New polling from supporters indicates the poll…
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to ease Irish cannabis laws?
Newly appointed Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly's 2017 interview discussing Irish cannabis law has resurfaced. The Minister of Health informed Hot Press he tried cannabis in the past. Most importantly, Donnelly…
Where do dabs come from? A history of cannabis extracts
Solvent-based cannabis extracts, often referred to as hash oils or dabs, have completely dominated cannabis concentrate markets over the last several years. With advancements in both solvent and solventless extraction…
Bodybuilder Kieran Kevan credits CBD with recovery
At only 24 years old, Kieran Kevan has already achieved so much including winning the 2017 WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) championship. However, a few years ago, the stresses of…
Treatment that burns fat and stimulates muscle growth in mice could also reverse physical ageing in humans, scientists suggest
German researchers say muscle loss and a fatter stomach are signs of ageingThe team used a chemical to switch fat cell receptors linked to muscle and fatIn mice triggering them…
Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high?
Once upon a time, I was a one-hit wonder. Just one inhale would render a dull day into one that was endlessly entertaining. My mind would move so quickly, I…
Israel may decriminalise personal cannabis use
A bill to legalise cannabis use in Israel was approved by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday. This is a great victory in cannabis reform and the first hurdle…
Half of advanced cancer patients given new drug saw their tumours stop growing or disappear completely as first clinical trial provides ‘encouraging’ results
Researchers in the UK tested berzosertib on 40 patients with advanced tumoursDespite being an early trial to evaluate safe dosage, results were 'encouraging'Berzosertib works by blocking the protein in cancer cells that…
Colgate dives into the CBD market
Since the CBD boom a few years back, it would seem that there isn’t an inch of the self-care and wellness industry that this novel cannabinoid hasn’t touched. And now,…
16% of Europeans have tried CBD in 2020 alone
Even before the COVID-19 lockdown took hold throughout Europe, 65% of European customers were using CBD to destress. But since the lockdown began the CBD market has only continued to…
Ultra-low cannabis dosing: When microdosing is still too much
(EKKAPON/AdobeStock) If you’re open to taking your coffee decaf or drinking low-alcohol beer, the idea of lightening your cannabis dose is probably welcome. Unsurprisingly, today’s cannabis consumer generally isn’t looking…
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