Could CBD help in the fight against Covid? Potent cannabis shows ‘potential’ to stop people getting infected, scientists say

US scientists found human cells exposed to CBD were more resistant to Covid  They tested the cannabis compound on human cells and mice in laboratory testsThe CBD used was high purity, and…

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World first trial of cannabis-based drug to treat aggressive brain cancer gets the go ahead at 15 NHS hospitals

Hundreds of Britons with brain cancer glioblastoma to get cannabis-based drugTrial will recruit 230 patients at 15 hospitals across the UK early next yearIf drug works, it could be the first…

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Can CANNABIS be used to treat migraines? First trial to test THC and CBD as potential treatments for acute headaches is underway

Migraines are a common condition that tend to start in early adulthoodA trial of 20 participants is underway at the University of CaliforniaParticipants will receive either THC, CBD, a combination…

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Can cannabis oil really fix your hot flushes? It sounds mad, but menopausal women are finding it an unlikely saviour. ANNA MAXTED investigates…

Fans claim that CBD oil can reduce anxiety, aid relaxation and promote sleep And the latest buzz is that it can alleviate menopausal symptoms, too So is it hype, or could CBD…

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David Beckham invests in synthetic cannabis company that makes athletic recovery products

David Beckham is backing a company making synthetic cannabis to be used in skincare and athletic recovery products. Cellular Goods, which the former England star has invested in through his business…

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Perfect for high tea! £2.19 cannabis infused health drink is ‘flying off the shelves’ at QUEEN’S farm shop, insider claims

TRIP, a drink with 15mg of CBD in, is on sale at the Queen's shop in Windsor Insider said the cannabis-infused drink is 'flying off the shelves' and has sold outWindsor…

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Huge cannabis medical breakthrough as it’s revealed the drug could KILL superbugs and save 10million lives a year

University of Queensland researchers may have found new use for cannabisMain nonpsychoactive component of drug can kill off bacteria in gonorrhoeaCould lead to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant…

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Does medical cannabis actually live up to the hype? DR MICHAEL MOSLEY looks at claims that a chemical from the plant might help protect against Covid-19

A confession: I’ve sampled cannabis — just the once, as a teenager. I didn’t enjoy it (I remember coughing a lot) and I was acutely aware that it was a…

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