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Baby Given Cannabis-Based Drug in Medical First in Norfolk
A baby has become the first to get a cannabis-derived medicine in a trial to help those born with a condition that can lead to brain damage. Oscar Parodi was born at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic…
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The Ultimate Guide to CBD and Seniors for Weight Loss
With each passing birthday, it feels like your jeans are suddenly a bit tighter. No matter what you try to do, it seems impossible to combat age-related weight gain. Whether you are in your 50s or 80s, age-related weight gain can be a major…
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Researchers Say Access to Medical Marijuana Might Help Cut Down on Opioid Use
States that have medical marijuanas programs have reportedly started to see a drop in the number of people requesting opioid prescriptions. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons this month…
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Why the Pandemic Could Be a Boon for Cannabis Education
Cannabis education has slowly spread since marijuana began to earn legal status across U.S. states. Nowadays, with the coronavirus, universities are facing new challenges that force them to rework their curriculum and find new ways of…
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Leamington Loses 120 Jobs as Tilray Kills Cannabis Facility
After just a year of growing pot in Leamington, Tilray Inc., one of Canada’s biggest cannabis companies, is pulling up its local stakes and shutting down a greenhouse operation that employed about 120 workers. “I’m very disappointed — this…
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Ancient Judaic Use of Cannabis for Shamanic Ecstasy Verified by Archeological Evidence
For more than a quarter century, I have been writing about a theorized role of cannabis in ancient Judaic temple worship. Cannabis Culture published one of my first articles on this in 1996, Kaneh Bosm: Cannabis in the Old Testament. Many…
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Using Cannabis While Pregnant Does Not Impair Children’s Cognition, Decades Of Studies Suggest
Across the US, children and their parents routinely face separation and other forms of punishment due to legal and medical policies around prenatal cannabis exposure, and the notion that cannabis use during pregnancy may harm children’s…
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Cannabis Shoppers Prefer the In-Store Experience
More people are heading back to cannabis dispensaries. Indeed, the quick return to in-store cannabis shopping, even with restrictions, shows that the demise of brick and mortar is a myth. Cannabis technology company Akerna Corp. (KERN) has…
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Pro Athletes Who Love Weed Are Taking Cannabis Sponsorships
Cannabis and sports might not seem like they mix. But for some athletes, the drug is an integral part of their success. On a typical Saturday, at 4:30 am, Boulder, Colorado-based competitive ultramarathoner Flavie Dokken takes 5mg of Wana…
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CBD and Yoga Help Some Build Healthy Lifestyles
Temecula resident Cheri Smith, sees transitioning away from pills and using cannabidiol, or CBD, as a way to help aid someone with their wellness journey. “So many people are held hostage by their mental pain, physical pain, and they’re…
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