Shares for a cannabis company spiked 324% after the FDA said it could apply to run a clinical trial of its marijuana-derived drug to treat coronavirus patients

FSD Pharma received approval from the FDA to apply to run a clinical trial of a cannabis-derived drug on coronavirus patientsThe drug mimics molecules naturally found in marijuana that bind to…

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Medicinal cannabis could be available in Australian chemists without a prescription as early as NEXT YEAR

There's a push to improve access to medicinal cannabis across Australia by making it available over the counter at chemists without a prescription. Drug regulatory bodies are trying to push…

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Daily contact with the joys of nature is good for our health and happiness, new survey reveals

People who usually feel little connection to nature benefit the most from nature Major study finds that daily contact with nature is good for health and happinessResearchers used 1,000 survey responses…

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Canadian scientists are testing whether compounds in marijuana can prevent coronavirus from ‘hijacking’ human cells

Researchers from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada looked at 400 cannabis strains and focused on about a dozenThey studied how extracts high in CBD, the main nonpsychoactive ingredient…

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Australian farmers are now legally able to grow cannabis crops to be used for food, soaps, lotions and even shampoo

NT farmers are now legally able to grow cannabis crops to be used for foodIndustrial hemp contains low levels of THC and has no psychoactive effects  Primary Industry Minister Paul Kirby called…

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Scientists discover human gene that can help damaged tissues in the heart repair themselves

Scientists have found a way to repair heart muscles in a medical breakthrough Came after researchers targeted gene that can cause cancerous cells to spreadThey found when it becomes active in…

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Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests

Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharpHigh fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those…

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