UK medical cannabis: the one year anniversary of legalisation
One year on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, MCN delves into the changing landscape.
On 1 November 2018, the law was...
Aurora Cannabis launches national safety campaign on edibles
A new campaign 'Ready for Edibles' sets out to address safe storage, responsible consumption, and differences in cannabis products.
Aurora Cannabis has announced the launch...
CBD growth: USDA establishes domestic hemp production programme
US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, has announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program.
This programme, as required by the 2018 Farm...
Studies show cognitive control compromised in young, regular cannabis users
A once understudied topic now shows a link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead to poor conflict resolution skills.
The...
Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing
On 25 September, 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis...
Positive CBD clinical results contributing to legislation change
CBD is having prominent impact on global markets and regulation, as regulators move to use it as an alternative to traditionally prescribed medications.
Canada made...
Cannabis beer: grant to study and develop innovative yeasts
Province Brands of Canada, developers of the world's first and only beers brewed from the cannabis plant, will join with Western University (WU) to study...
Discover the new brain stimulation treatment for depression
Patients are now being offered a new medically approved brain stimulation headset that could be the new treatment for depression – could this have...
The UK government are funding elderly care robots
A new research programme, launched by the British government, will aim to make autonomous systems safe and trustworthy for public use.
The £33.9m (~€39.3m) research...
Scotland energy drinks consultation to consider age ban
A consultation has been launched in Scotland to examine the potential implications of a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children.
The consultation...
Chronically itchy skin: causation for depression, suicidal thoughts and stress?
According to studies, increased depression, suicidal thoughts and stress are reported in patients with chronically itchy skin.
Reported in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published...
QCIA believes Quebec could steer consumers towards the black market
Quebec government's attempt to tighten cannabis regulation could push people towards the black market according to the QCIA.
The Quebec Cannabis Industry Association (QCIA) believes...
US hemp company announces Autism Hope Alliance sponsorship
Healthcare in America can be costly and for families supporting an individual with Autism the costs can add up. HempFusion wants to support those...
Urging policymakers to follow appropriate discussions regarding transgender children
A custody case has sparked heated debate and embroiled state policymakers in public discussions about the diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment of transgender children.
Unfortunately,...
CanaQuest Medical Corp winner of the Go Global Awards
The winner of the Go Global Awards ‘Business of the Year – Category of Life Science’ was awarded to CanaQuest, by the International Trade...
Could a mathematical theory help to treat cancer?
Researchers at the University of Geneva, are going beyond the field of biology, using a mathematical theory with the potential to treat cancer.
To better...
Materia Ventures: significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience
Assembling a world-class leadership team, Materia Ventures provide a corporate update, bringing together significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience.
Materia Ventures, a medical cannabis and...
US alcohol consumption falling as cannabis use increases
Over the past several years, US alcohol consumption rates have declined rapidly, leaving consumers to find new alternatives.
Notably, the cannabis industry is directly correlated...
Using AI to support people with long term illnesses
A partnership, between a social enterprise and four UK health charities, is working to create the UK’s first AI coaching tool to support those...
Is the scale in medical cannabis the biggest catch-22 of the 21st century?
1 November 2019 will mark the first anniversary since medical cannabis has been made legal in the United Kingdom, and yet...?
And yet, well under...