Swinburne University of Technology has embarked on a groundbreaking five-year investigation into medicinal cannabis, supported by a $688,000 grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Led by psychopharmacologist Dr. Thomas Arkell, the study aims to address critical gaps in Australia’s medicinal cannabis framework and its applications. The research will focus on three
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A groundbreaking study published in Experimental & Molecular Medicine has revealed that cannabidiol (CBD) can enhance exercise endurance by altering the gut microbiome. The research, conducted on mice, demonstrated that CBD improved muscle endurance, mitochondrial function, and oxidative capacity. However, these effects were negated when antibiotics were introduced, underscoring the critical role of gut bacteria
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Kansas State Senator Mike Fagg and Representative Will Carpenter engaged with residents during a Legislative Coffee event on February 15 at the El Dorado Civic Center. Organized by the Butler County Farm Bureau Association and the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, the town hall drew about 30 attendees eager to discuss key issues. Medical marijuana
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A new Florida bill, SB 546, has ignited debate over the right to grow medical cannabis at home. Filed by Republican state Senator Joe Gruters, the legislation would allow registered medical marijuana patients aged 21 and older to grow up to two plants at home with a cultivation certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture
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For those seeking the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) without the psychoactive effects of THC, THC-free CBD oils present an appealing option. These products come in two forms: CBD isolate, which contains only pure CBD, and broad-spectrum CBD, which includes other cannabinoids and plant compounds but excludes THC. A recent Healthline article highlights some of
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Despite a groundbreaking medical cannabis trial that began in 2021 and demonstrated significant benefits for patients, France has yet to legalize medical marijuana. The pilot program, which involved up to 3,000 patients suffering from chronic conditions like cancer and epilepsy, was extended multiple times but is now set to conclude in mid-2025. However, no clear
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