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  • ‘Miracle’ Girl’s Cannabis Battle Highlights NHS Gap

    ‘Miracle’ Girl’s Cannabis Battle Highlights NHS Gap0

    A Somerset family is urging ministers to make medical cannabis available on the NHS after seeing what they describe as a life‑changing impact on their six‑year‑old daughter’s epilepsy. Clover, from Nunney near Frome, has Aicardi Syndrome and once endured dozens of seizures a day, but her parents say privately prescribed cannabis oil has reduced these

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  • Broad-Spectrum CBD Gains Ground as THC-Free Option in 2026

    Broad-Spectrum CBD Gains Ground as THC-Free Option in 20260

    Broad-spectrum CBD is emerging as a go-to choice for people seeking potential relief from pain, anxiety, and sleep issues without the intoxicating effects of THC. Drawing on more than 950 products evaluated and over 115 personally tested, Healthline’s latest guide highlights gummies, oils, capsules, creams, and tinctures that combine CBD with other cannabis compounds such

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  • CBD’s Promise And Limits For Pain Relief

    CBD’s Promise And Limits For Pain Relief0

    Cannabidiol is emerging as a popular option for people seeking pain relief without the intoxicating effects associated with THC. Drawing on survey data and clinical reviews, Forbes Health reports that many adults now use CBD for conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain and joint discomfort, often noting improvements in sleep and physical function. At the

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  • Somerset Family Urges NHS to Fund Life-Changing Medical Cannabis

    Somerset Family Urges NHS to Fund Life-Changing Medical Cannabis0

    Emily and Spencer, parents from Nunney near Frome, say medical cannabis has transformed the life of their six-year-old daughter, Clover, who suffers from Aicardi Syndrome. Since starting treatment in 2020, her seizures have drastically reduced—from dozens daily to just a few mild ones—though the family spends £750 a month on privately sourced cannabis oil. After

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  • CBD Oil for Anxiety: Promise, Limits and Precautions

    CBD Oil for Anxiety: Promise, Limits and Precautions0

    Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is emerging as a potential tool for managing anxiety, but experts caution that the evidence remains incomplete and uneven.​ Recent reviews suggest CBD may ease symptoms in conditions such as generalized and seasonal affective anxiety disorders, with clearer benefits at daily doses in the 300–400 milligram range, though responses vary widely between

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  • Cannabis May Rival Lorazepam for Treating Insomnia, Thai Study Finds

    Cannabis May Rival Lorazepam for Treating Insomnia, Thai Study Finds0

    A new clinical trial out of Thailand suggests that cannabis-based treatments may be just as effective as lorazepam, a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, for managing chronic insomnia. Published in Sleep Medicine, the randomized trial involved 60 adults who received either lorazepam, cannabis oil extracts, or a cannabinoid-infused herbal pill nightly for four weeks. All three groups

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