Study shows results from skin cancer diagnosis apps can’t be trusted
A new study from the University of Birmingham, reveals smartphone apps used to as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and...
EFN: celebrating nurses and discussing the importance of digital healthcare
The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) met at the European Parliament to discuss the hard work achieved by nurses and the impact of...
New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association announces new members
The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) has announced that Green Thumb Industries (GTI), Curaleaf, and Cresco have joined its coalition.
The association, which...
Uncovering new research for melanoma detection and treatment
A new study from the Edith Cowan University, reveals that there could be a new way to spot melanoma cells circulating in the blood
The...
Cannabis extraction: preserving the natural cannabis terpenes
A company has recently announced its new strain specific terpene rich product lines derived from the highest quality hemp and using exclusive cannabis extraction...
The Global Cannabis Research Summit: gathering the science community
The annual Global Cannabis Research Summit will be returning this April.
Registration is now open for the Global Cannabis Research Summit on April 22, 2020,...
Smartphone and social media use linked to mental health issues in teens
A new article in the CMAJ reveals a link between the use of smartphones and social media and mental distress and suicidality among adolescents
The...
European Alliance for Medicinal Cannabis: representing licensed producers
‘Promoting a sensible policy towards medicinal cannabis in the EU27’: this is the mission of the European Alliance for Medicinal Cannabis (EAMC).
The European Alliance...
Scientists reveal how women inactivate their X chromosome
Researchers at EMBL have revealed that the protein SPEN plays a crucial role in the process of X-chromosome inactivation
Researchers at the European Molecular Biology...
The Netherlands introduces new medical cannabis varieties for patients
New varieties of medical cannabis will be sold to the Netherlands Government which could see more patients buying their medicine in pharmacies rather than...
Life sciences in space research: what do you know about miniature space labs?
Paul Kamoun, CMO of SpacePharma, explains the benefits of life sciences in space research and the opportunities this presents to health companies
In early December...
CanaQuest awaits Health Canada approval for sales and export
CanaQuest Medical Corp has announced it has applied to Health Canada for approval to produce, sell and export Mentabinol® (THC based, all-natural formulation) under...
A paradigm shift in impairment testing for cannabis: The DRUID® App
Introducing DRUID (DRiving Under the Influence of Drugs) the public health app testing for cannabis - measuring your level of competency essential to skillful...
PURE5 R134a cannabis extraction creates superior extract
PURE5 has shared independent, third-party lab results of its extracts and is ready to compare to those created by other cannabis extraction technologies.
Results from an...
Coeliac disease: are biopsies needed for childhood diagnoses?
Experts have issued new guidance to physicians on the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children
The new guidance from the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and...
Forced organ harvesting: “I said: ‘you are breaking the law,’ and he replied: ‘yes’...
Falun Gong practitioner Zhang Yanhua was arrested in 2001 and held for seven years in a prison in Northern China, where she was tortured....
How to navigate the hidden hazards of the UK CBD market
The CBD market is fast becoming a multi-billion-pound market thanks to the CBD health craze – hailed as a magic bullet for almost anything...
Cutting edge cannabis research at the University of Colorado Boulder
Professor Kent Hutchison speaks to Health Europa Quarterly about his groundbreaking cannabis research and establishing an online cannabis education course on its medical applications...
Legal action launched for son denied access to cannabis-based medicines
This week the spotlight has been on the UK government as families of children who need cannabis-based medicine held a protest calling for increased...
Medicines Authority Malta: cannabis for medicine and research
Malta’s impetus, quest and vision for medicinal cannabis is driving the industry towards the manufacture of quality products and investment in research excellence.
The production...