Thailand to Decriminalise Cannabis
Thailand intends to decriminalise cannabis — a move that will make it the first Southeast Asian country to do so.
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common causes of cancer death despite understanding the major cause of the disease: cigarette smoking. Smoking increases lung cancer risk 5- to 10-fold with a clear dose-response relationship
Cannabis & Covid, What Role Can Cannabis Play in the Post-Covid World?
Over the past year the entire world has faced unprecedented times as a global pandemic has spread to infect every nation on Earth. The speed at which it traversed the globe, hitting country after country, has detrimentally affected every one of us on this little rock of ours
Leading political groups and charities call for UK cannabis reform
A new report launched yesterday argues for “inevitable” cannabis reform in the UK, as advocates and campaigners are joining forces to combat social injustice surrounding the substance.
Cannabis Compounds Prevented Covid Infection in Recent Laboratory Study
Cannabis compounds prevented the virus that causes Covid-19 from penetrating healthy human cells, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Nature Products.
Medical cannabis holds promise to help people with inflammatory skin conditions
People with skin conditions are open to trying medical cannabis products as potential treatments, according to a study from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of Maryland.
An Olympic controversy: Do marijuana and athletics mix?
Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson’s medal-winning hopes were dashed when she tested positive for THC, the main intoxicating compound found in marijuana, disqualifying her from the Tokyo Olympics with a one-month suspension.
The Use of Medical Marijuana in Cancer
The use of medical marijuana in cancer care presents a dilemma for both patients and physicians.
Ukraine’s Parliament may legalize medical cannabis this year
In 2022, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine may adopt a bill on the legalization of medical cannabis, initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Germany’s medicinal cannabis start-ups are blooming as it eyes move to legalise recreational use
A former slaughterhouse in Dresden, now home of cannabis plants.