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Cannabis Associated With Lower Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease Per China Analysis

Written by Frank Schuler on June 7, 2023. Posted in Science.

The dangers of fatty liver disease may not be well known around the globe, however, it’s a serious health condition. International researchers estimate that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...

Cannabis Associated With Sustained Benefits In Tourette Syndrome Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on June 7, 2023. Posted in Science.

International health experts estimate that roughly 0.5-1% of the world’s population is diagnosed with some level of Tourette Syndrome, although the true diagnosis rate of people suffering from...

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CBD Lowers Blood Pressure In Croatian Patients With Hypertension

Written by Frank Schuler on June 7, 2023. Posted in Science.

Hypertension occurs when someone’s blood pressure is too elevated, typically above 140/90. The condition is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. If left untreated, hypertension...

German Health Minister Sees Legalization’s Success In Canada Firsthand

Written by Johnny Green on May 31, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Arguably the most popular person in the international cannabis scene right now, for better or worse, is German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. Minister Lauterbach made international headlines in October...

Cannabis Opponents Spread Misinformation In Slovenia

Written by Alex Rogers on May 29, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this month cannabis opponents in Slovenia provided an open letter to European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson. The cannabis opponents also issued a press release, which is common...

Medical Cannabis Pilot Project Proposed In Iceland

Written by Hazel Norman on May 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The concept of cannabis commerce pilot projects is not a new thing and is seemingly growing in popularity among policymakers and regulators in Europe. The latest example of that can be found in Iceland,...

Cannabis Associated With Improved Symptoms In Fibromyalgia Patients Per New Study

Written by Frank Schuler on May 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.” Fibromyalgia is a serious...

Cannabis Is Not Predictive Of Adverse Cardiovascular Events According To Meta-Analysis

Written by Frank Schuler on May 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Every so often mainstream media headlines pop up claiming that cannabis increases the risk of various cardiovascular diseases. Typically, when someone dives deeper into the studies behind those headlines...

How Will German Legalization Affect Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry?

Written by Johnny Green on May 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

As a long-time cannabis activist in the United States, I have personally witnessed the ‘cannabis political butterfly effect.’ Cannabis activists worked at the state level to legalize medical cannabis...