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After four years of legal chaos, Thailand is finally bringing order to its cannabis industry by requiring all 11,000 shops to convert into medical clinics. The three-year transition marks Asia's first country to decriminalize cannabis moving toward regulated, medicine-only use.
Ghana is starting to issue licenses for medical cannabis production, making history as the first West African nation to regulate therapeutic cannabis. The move could create new health solutions and economic opportunities across the region.
Older adults are embracing medical cannabis faster than any age group, finding relief from pain, anxiety, and insomnia. Doctors are now catching up to help guide them safely through a landscape far different from decades past.
Morocco is building a thriving medical cannabis industry with strict regulations and scientific research at its core. Over 100 CBD-based products are now available nationwide, offering new hope for patients with chronic pain, epilepsy, and other conditions.
Hundreds of thousands of medical cannabis patients in New South Wales can soon drive legally without fear of losing their license. The new law sets a safe THC limit and offers training instead of automatic penalties.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.
The federal government is pushing to reclassify cannabis, a change that could trigger the largest wave of medical research funding in the drug's history. After decades of regulatory roadblocks, scientists may finally get the tools to answer crucial questions about cannabis as medicine.
The US government just made it significantly easier for patients to access medical marijuana by reclassifying cannabis from a dangerous drug to one with moderate to low addiction potential. This historic shift opens doors for more research and empowers doctors to prescribe treatments that were previously restricted.
Scientists in Jerusalem discovered two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds dramatically reduced liver fat in lab studies, offering hope for the one-third of adults worldwide living with the most common chronic liver disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for a condition with few approved medications.
A groundbreaking UC San Diego study proves low-dose cannabis effectively treats acute migraines, with two-thirds of patients experiencing pain relief within two hours. The placebo-controlled trial offers hope for millions seeking alternatives to traditional migraine medications.
A groundbreaking clinical trial proves cannabis can effectively treat acute migraines, offering hope to millions who suffer debilitating attacks. The study found low-dose vaporized cannabis delivered significant pain relief within two hours, with benefits lasting up to 48 hours.
A new government medical teaching hospital in Palnadu, India will begin seeing patients this April and welcome 100 medical students next year. This facility brings critical healthcare and education to an underserved region.
Morocco just signed a historic pact to build its own medical device industry, aiming to produce most of what it needs at home instead of importing. The move promises stronger healthcare, new jobs, and medical innovation across North Africa.
The Schmidt College of Medicine is hosting its 16th White Coats-4-Care celebration, honoring medical students and the legacy of innovation in healthcare education. The annual event brings together future doctors, advisors, and community supporters to celebrate progress in medical training.
The Justice Department moved state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening doors for research and expanded treatment options. Veterans and patients with mental health conditions could benefit most from the policy shift.
A prominent Thai dermatologist returned her medical license after 20 years to speak freely about public health without regulatory restrictions. Her bold move highlights ongoing debates about how doctors can share accurate medical information with the public.
Nearly 100,000 Connecticut residents just got letters saying their hospital bills are paid off. A nonprofit called Undue Medical Debt eliminated $6.5 million in overdue medical expenses without anyone having to apply.
Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr just wiped out half a billion dollars in medical debt for over 260,000 California families. Thanks to a nonprofit that buys debt for pennies on the dollar, recipients will open letters this July telling them their medical bills are completely forgiven.
Scientists discovered that two non-intoxicating cannabis compounds dramatically reduced liver fat and improved metabolic health in new research. The breakthrough offers hope for treating a disease affecting one-third of adults worldwide.
Scientists at the University of Arizona discovered that terpenes from cannabis plants significantly reduce chronic pain without causing psychoactive effects. One compound called geraniol showed especially promising results for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain.
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