New research out of Tel Aviv University in Israel indicates medical cannabis can help those with Parkinson's Disease manage some symptoms of the condition.Parkinson's disease is degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The death of dopamine-producing neurons results in symptoms that can include tremor, slowness, stiffness, problems with...

22nd Century Group recently announced it had completed its first successful industrial hemp harvest in partnership with the University of Virginia.In January this year, the two organisations signed an agreement whereby 22nd Century Group would invest approximately $1.1M in sponsored research funding over the next three years with view...

The Australian Government’s Office of Drug Control has granted Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX:THC) subsidiary Canndeo a medical cannabis license.The license authorises the cultivation of cannabis plants for medicinal purposes and is the second of three licences the company is pursuing.“This licence is a major milestone in the company’s objective...

Under the leadership of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's new government looks set to make good on a pledge regarding medical marijuana - and soon.The country's new government has been formed as the result of a coalition between Labour, the Green Party and NZ First.As we mentioned in September, Labour...

CannPal Animal Therapeutics Limited (ASX:CP1) has announced it has received ethics approval for a large pharmacokinetic and safety study in dogs involving THC and CBD.CannPal is seeking to develop cannabis-based products to provide pain relief for companion animals. The company’s lead drug candidate is a formulation called CPAT-01, which...

A Mississippi State University Researcher explains why the cannabinoids THC and CBD may be good for treating diseases such as MS, but not so good for treating the flu.Reading scientific literature about medical cannabis can sometimes leave your head spinning due to the terminology and general geek-speak; particularly when...

A review of literature on the use of medicinal cannabinoids in children and adolescents reveals growing evidence of their benefit in treating some conditions.Carried out by Shane Shucheng Wong and Timothy E. Wilens, the systematic review examined 21 articles meeting inclusion criteria that covered 22 studies with a total...

Australia's MGC Pharmaceuticals announced last Thursday the signing of an agreement involving white-label versions of its cannabidiol cosmetics products that will be supplied to a Korean cosmetics manufacturer.The company says the deal with Varm Cosmo is set to deliver at least $3 million in monthly sales to MGC Derma,...

New research out of the USA and South Korea points to cannabis having a protective effect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).A fatty liver is most often seen in obese people, those with type 2 diabetes or who consume large amounts of alcohol. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is where...

Pennsylvania's Department of Health has given the thumbs-up for the first medical marijuana grower/processor in the state to commence operations.Cresco Yeltrah will now be able to begin taking delivery of seeds and clones to grow medical marijuana at its Brookville facility in Jefferson County.“Every day we hear from patients...