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Study Finds That Cannabis Reduces Pain And Depression In Elderly Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on October 23, 2023. Posted in Science.

Chronic pain and depression are two of the most common health conditions found around the globe. Researchers estimate that roughly 1.5 billion people around the world suffer from chronic pain to some...

Cannabis Associated With Improvements In Patients With Chronic Pouchitis

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

Roughly 5 million people around the globe suffer from ulcerative colitis, some of which will endure at least one surgery in their lifetime due to the condition. Of the patients that require surgery,...

Regulatory Changes In Israel Will Expand Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Israel is home to arguably the best cannabis research community on earth, serving as the longtime base for legendary cannabis researcher (and International Cannabis Business Conference alumni) Raphael...

Medical Cannabis Safe Access To Expand In Israel

Written by Hazel Norman on June 18, 2023. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to medical cannabis research, Israel has long served as an international leader. After all, it is where International Cannabis Business Conference speaker alumni Raphael Mechoulam became...

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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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Terpenes Enhance THC’s Ability To Interact With Endogenous Receptor

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

For many years very little was known about cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the compounds contained in the cannabis plant that gives it its smell. Scientists currently estimate that the cannabis plant...

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Israeli Tourette Syndrome Patients Report Improvements Following Cannabis Therapy

Written by Frank Schuler on March 26, 2023. Posted in Science.

Global statisticians estimate that around 0.5-1% of the planet’s population has been diagnosed with some level of Tourette Syndrome, although the true diagnosis rate of people suffering from the...

Cannabis Use Prior To Bedtime Is Associated With Improved Sleep According To Israeli Study

Written by Frank Schuler on February 20, 2023. Posted in Science.

Consuming cannabis prior to bedtime is associated with improved sleep in patients with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress (PTS) according to data recently published in the journal Frontiers in...

Cannabinoid Combination Possesses Synergistic Anti-Cancer Effects In Cellular Model

Written by Frank Schuler on February 12, 2023. Posted in Science.

The cannabis plant is made up of dozens of cannabinoids. THC and CBD may currently garner the most headlines, however, other cannabinoids are growing in popularity amongst patients and researchers. A...