Latest health and cannabis news
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Business3 weeks agoCanopy Growth Enters the U.K. Market with Four Canadian Strains
Canopy Growth is now selling its medical cannabis flowers in the United Kingdom. The Canadian producer announced on September 22, 2026, that it would supply four strains...
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Medical cannabis3 weeks agoMedical Cannabis and Back Pain: Opioid Use Has Dropped by 90 % in 10 Years
A ten-year study conducted in Israel suggests that treatment with medical cannabis may be associated with a substantial and lasting reduction in...
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Cannabis in Wisconsin3 weeks agoCannabis: Wisconsin Could Finally Legalize It in 2027
After being stalled for a long time in the state legislature, the legalization of cannabis in Wisconsin could gain new momentum in 2027. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan believes that...
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Studies on cannabis4 weeks agoFrom Marathons to Ultratrails: How Extreme Running Affects the Endocannabinoid System
Running for several hours doesn't just put a strain on your muscles, heart, or energy reserves. Prolonged exercise is also accompanied by measurable changes in the endocannabinoid system,...
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Cancer and cannabis4 weeks agoFour days of THC may make breast cancer less aggressive, according to a new study
A new study published in *Communications Biology* highlights the role of the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in breast cancer. Rather than simply attempting to...
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Cannabis in France4 weeks agoMedical Cannabis: 14 Organizations Finally Call for Enforcement of the Law
Following our previous article on the implementing decrees for medical cannabis—which are still stalled at the Ministry of Health—patients are taking the initiative. Fourteen organizations have...
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Cannabis in France4 weeks agoFrench medical cannabis remains stalled at the Ministry of Health
Just as France seemed to be finally moving toward the actual implementation of medical cannabis, the issue appears to have stalled once again....
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Cannabis and driving1 month agoCannabis and CBD: French Drivers Can Now Lose Their License Even Without a Positive Test Result
Effective August 20, 2026, the RIPOST Act introduced a new offense into the Traffic Code: driving after «use...”.
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Cannabinoids1 month agoCould CBN protect the aging brain? Scientists uncover a promising new mechanism
As research on cannabinoids and brain health expands beyond THC and CBD, a much lesser-known molecule is drawing the attention of...
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Cannabis in Costa Rica1 month agoCosta Rica Opens Its First Medical Cannabis Laboratory
In El Guarco, in the province of Cartago, Costa Rica, Vantage Point Global has just opened what it describes as the country’s first laboratory dedicated to...
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Cannabis in Switzerland1 month agoIn Switzerland, the sale of cannabis in pharmacies is changing patterns of use without increasing the frequency of consumption
Can the regulated sale of cannabis in pharmacies change consumer habits without leading to an increase in consumption? The initial results of the study...
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Cannabis in the Caribbean1 month agoAfter years of waiting, the Bahamas are moving into the pilot phase of medical cannabis
After several years of regulatory preparations, the Bahamas is set to launch the first pilot phase of its medical cannabis rollout by the end of the year,...
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Cannabis in Chile1 month agoIn Chile, a raid on a medical cannabis dispensary exposes flaws in the system
Chile has recognized the medical use of cannabis for several years and, under certain conditions, allows its cultivation for therapeutic purposes. But between a prescription and...
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Business1 month agoAustralia: Medical Cannabis in the Crosshairs of Authorities Following a Surge in Prescriptions
In response to the surge in medical cannabis prescriptions, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia’s regulatory agency, plans to review the rules governing access to products...
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Cannabis in the U.S.1 month agoIn Nebraska, the Supreme Court has definitively upheld the medical cannabis laws
The Nebraska Supreme Court has just put an end to a two-year legal battle over the legalization of medical marijuana. In a ruling...
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CBD1 month agoRestless Legs Syndrome: Cannabinoids Show Promising Results, but the Evidence Remains Weak
A new scientific journal article revisits the question of the role of cannabinoids in restless legs syndrome (RLS). Published in the Annals of the Indian Academy...
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Cannabinoids1 month agoWhat if CBD enhanced the effects of THC? A comprehensive analysis challenges a common misconception
CBD may have a less predictable effect on THC than is generally believed. A new meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Hospital Center...
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Cannabis in the U.S.1 month agoMedical cannabis: A U.S. study finds a 6.9% reduction in absences from work
A study by the University of Georgia finds a link between the decriminalization of medical cannabis and a 6.9 % decrease in work absences related to...
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Cannabis in Europe1 month agoAndorra Paves the Way for Medical Cannabis Cultivation
On September 1, the Andorran government approved a draft amendment to the Agriculture and Livestock Act. Presented as a modernization of the primary sector,...
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Business1 month agoQuick Hit August 2026: What We Missed in Recent Weeks
As regular Newsweed users will have noticed, we've been on hiatus for the past few weeks. But since there's no news to wait for us, here's a recap...
Bedrocan Finally Declared Bankrupt
After CBD, Can Wellness Exist Without Cannabinoids?
Uganda Launches a Cooperative Dedicated to Medical Cannabis
Ukraine: First Cancer Patient Prescribed Medical Cannabis
Cannabis Oil and Endometriosis: A Promising Study for Pain Relief
CBD is said to promote athletic recovery, without improving performance
294 cannabis clubs in Chile: a booming movement with uneven distribution
Chronic Sciatica: New York Approves First Clinical Trial of a THC-Based Medication
United States: The DEA is accelerating the integration of medical cannabis at the federal level
