Alzheimer’s research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviours
Sleep and other behavioural topics are growing within Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a new report released by Elsevier.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and...
Let’s bear WITNESS to the ground-breaking Philippines TB modelling
One million people in the Philippines have active TB, a figure which is reportedly on the rise – could the WITNESS project use TB...
Global Roadmap to prevent cardiovascular disease among people living with diabetes
The World Heart Federation launches a new Global Roadmap on the prevention of cardiovascular disease among people living with diabetes.
At ESC Congress 2019 together...
Tackling the spread of infectious diseases through vaccinology training in Seoul
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is set to help developing countries tackle the spread of infectious diseases by building capacity through vaccinology training in...
Cannabis treatment can counter dependency
In a new study results have shown that cannabis treatment can help tackle dependency on cannabis.
An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps...
Healthcare Excellence Through Technology – designed for the healthcare industry
Matthew Gould to keynote as part of HETT’s unique programme designed by the healthcare industry for the healthcare industry – have you registered yet?
HETT...
US and Canada cannabis market set to be worth over $47.3 billion by 2024
North America’s legal cannabis industry could be worth more than $47.3 (€43.23~) billion annually by 2024.
The North American Cannabis Report finds that despite Canada...
Cannavais receive foreign investor license for cultivation in Saint Vincent
Medicinal cannabis venture, Cannavais, has been granted a foreign investor license from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Medicinal Cannabis Authority to legally cultivate,...
Breast cancer can form ‘sleeper cells’ after treatment
The study of human breast cancer cells has revealed that some breast cancer medicines may create 'sleeper cells' – allowing them to potentially come...
DEA announces growth of medical cannabis research in United States
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that it is moving forward to facilitate and expand scientific and medical cannabis research in the United...
Assembly of First Nations to hold its first National Cannabis Summit
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is convening its first ever National Cannabis Summit following the implementation of Canada’s Cannabis Act.
Hundreds of delegates will...
Blue Brain project finds how neurons form billions of synaptic connections
A project that aims to build biologically detailed digital reconstructions and simulations of the rodent, and ultimately the human brain, has found how neurons...
WHO joins coalition for free digital access to health research
WHO announces it is the first of the United Nations agencies to join a coalition of research funders and charitable foundations supporting free digital...
Did you know that cigarette smoking has been reduced by 1.4 billion per year?
More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked each year as people ditch cigarette smoking, according to Cancer Research UK.
Around 1.4 billion fewer cigarettes are...
Unveiling the £14.3m digital transformation programme
Greater Manchester has unveiled plans for a £14.3m (~€15.8m) digital transformation programme designed to develop advanced technologies across its public services.
The Greater Manchester Combined...
Nanoparticle applications could someday give humans built-in night vision
Movies featuring heroes with superpowers, such as flight, X-ray vision or extraordinary strength, are all the rage, but could harnessing nanoparticle applications truly lead...
French startup raises €1.8m to combat loneliness in chronic disease
With help from EIT Health Investor Network, French start-up Wefight, announced that they have raised €1.8m to battle loneliness in chronic disease.
Wefight are aiming...
How Malta is attracting medical cannabis investment and growth
Malta Enterprise wasted no time in creating a regulatory framework for medical cannabis investment ensuring a brighter future for the strategically situated island.
Malta Enterprise...
Let’s talk about medicinal cannabis in Switzerland
In June 2019, the Federal Council has submitted a proposal suggesting that medicinal cannabis in Switzerland should be made legal.
Over recent years, Switzerland has...
Automated cannabis rolling technology for the world
The founders behind weR™ (wi:ar) introduce their technology which will revolutionise how cannabis is consumed and outline its infinite market opportunities.
The Cannabists Medical Group...