Olympus and Inhealthcare create a digital solution for wasted appointments
Olympus and Inhealthcare are excited to announce the launch of a brand new digital education service which will cut the number of wasted appointments.
The...
Unemployed men across the globe face a worrying wellbeing crisis
A new report has shown that unemployed men across the world are facing a wellbeing crisis - with white males showing the least hope...
Illinois awards first cannabis cultivation licences and opens new applications
Four companies are the first to be awarded an adult-use cultivation licence from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
The companies, Ascend...
Domestic violence reduces breastfeeding in developing countries
Mothers in low to middle-income countries are 13% less likely to breastfeed their infants exclusively in the first six months if they experience domestic...
Expert Insights: when to be cautious of Dr Google’s diagnosis
According to recent research, nearly half of people in Britain turn to Dr Google before visiting a GP, despite online diagnosis being proven as...
Medical cannabis use amongst older Canadians increasing
According to research by Oxford University, older adults are the fastest growing demographic of Canadian cannabis users.
The implications, however, of medical cannabis use for older adults...
Physical therapy access may reduce opioid prescriptions
A new study has shown that patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for lower back pain were much less likely to...
Cannabis camp will provide cultivation and extraction capabilities
Ikänik Farms is pleased to announce it has received all necessary licenses required to begin construction of its cannabis camp in Adelanto, California.
Ikänik Farms...
Young people dependent on smartphones at increased risk of depression
Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.
A growing body of research has identified...
Review shows effects of e-cigarettes similar to traditional cigarettes
A comprehensive review of the respiratory effects of vaping has highlighted its adverse biological effects on cells in humans and animals.
Four scientists from four...
Genetic markers linked to the start of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
A group of genetic variants related to the starting point of Parkinson’s disease have been identified.
The findings will enable delimiting the research on new...
Finding shows antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread by washing machine
Antibiotic-resistant pathogens can be spread via washing machines.
This has been proven by hygienists at the University of Bonn for a children's hospital in which...
American Society of Cannabis Medicine to assess cannabis regulation
The American Society of Cannabis Medicine (ASCM) has announced that members of its leadership have been asked to participate at the Second Annual Update...
The American Food and Drug administration: regulating CBD products
The FDA stands ready to protect consumers from companies illegally selling CBD products that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure serious diseases, such...
Abused children four times more likely to develop mental illness
A new study has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness...
Combination therapy for joint rejuvenation and preservation launched
A new combination therapy injection treatment has been launched that could provide a treatment option for people with arthritis and other similar conditions.
The Regenerative...
Raphael Mechoulam: father of cannabis research unveils latest findings
The father of medical cannabis research announced a new finding that has the potential for stronger therapeutic effects than CBD.
Raphael Mechoulam headlined the list of...
Common nutrient may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
A lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD) according to a new study.
Lead author Ramon Velazquez and his...
Blood test can replace invasive biopsy for lung cancer patients
A growing number of patients with advanced lung cancer could soon be offered a blood test instead of having to get a tumour sample...
Smart shirt technology could be used to monitor lung disease
A smart shirt that accurately measures breathing through measuring lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen could be used to monitor...