A study has found that both THC and CBD demonstrated anti-cancer effects against ovarian cancer cells when used together.

After decades of insomnia and unreliable supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.

A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.

Agencies overseeing cannabis in the US are far more attentive to public health concerns than those charged with regulating alcohol, according to new government-funded research from the University of Maryland.

As PFAS contamination spreads across UK water supplies and farmland, people are becoming concerned about the health implications. On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.

More than 53,000 peer-reviewed studies now exist on cannabis, yet NHS prescriptions remain severely limited as UK regulators say there isn’t sufficient evidence to prescribe it more widely on the NHS.

The new research challenges assumptions about cannabis and brain health, with lifetime users showing improved cognitive function across multiple domains compared to non-users.

A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.

"Dogs with consistent CBD use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs," the study found.

After decades of insomnia and unreliable black market supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.

The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society has published a comprehensive 189-page guide providing evidence-based medical cannabis oil dosing protocols for 12 conditions, addressing a critical gap in clinical training and practice.

A meta-analysis of six studies involving over 15,000 participants finds that cannabis users are over a third less likely to develop oral cancer.

A randomised controlled trial from Brown University reveals that smoking cannabis significantly decreases alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, with participants consuming 19-27% less alcohol after using THC.

First major research examining cannabis use in autistic adults reveals substantial short-term symptom reduction, though researchers caution against long-term reliance on the drug.

The Leicester-based cannabis clinic CB1 Medical has unveiled a web-based platform accessible on any device as part of expansion plans to double patient numbers in 2026.

Small doses of the psychedelic led to a nearly 60% reduction in depression symptoms and could also help with other factors, such as anxiety and quality of life.

No two patients are equal, so no two cannabis treatments will work the same. While many in the industry accept that a ‘Doctor knows best approach’ doesn’t always work, some are advocating for stronger guidelines. Sam Ashton argues the case for the Hybrid Patient.

Seven years after the legalisation of medical cannabis, thousands of patients remain without access as institutional support lags behind demand.

A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.

A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.

A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.

A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.

From learning how to join a clinic to strain reviews that read like wine tasting notes, patients are creating support networks to help others navigate their journey. Looking to find your tribe? Check out our guide to the world of online patient communities.

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The Lebanese government has established a regulatory body to oversee legal cannabis production for pharmaceutical purposes, in the hope of transforming the country's struggling economy while ending decades of illegal cultivation.

A large study of over 66,000 patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder found that heavy cannabis users are up to 40% less likely to develop severe liver complications.

Researchers have created a synthetic compound from caraway seeds that shows greater effectiveness than current childhood epilepsy medications, offering hope for safer treatments without cannabis-related regulatory barriers.

The Swiss city of Zurich has applied to extend its legal cannabis dispensary programme until 2028, two years beyond its original end date, after declaring the pilot project a success.

New research reveals that people who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly different brain chemistry compared to cannabis-only users, potentially explaining higher rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction in co-users.

A comprehensive survey of over 113,000 teenagers across Europe has revealed declining alcohol and drug use but rising concerns over e-cigarettes, social media addiction and online gambling, particularly among girls.

Frequent cannabis users have a significantly lower risk of developing sinus diseases compared to non-users, according to results from a first-of-its-kind study.

We, The Patients have announced they will host a free medical cannabis education event in London in November to bridge the understanding between patients and healthcare professionals.

Iceland isn’t the first country that springs to mind when talking about cannabis, after all, weed is still illegal there. But the locals are a resilient bunch, working together to make cannabis medicine more accessible and more understood.

The private medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf says it is responding to the “medical misogyny” crisis that has left 630,000 women waiting for NHS gynaecology care, with endometriosis taking an average eight years to diagnose.

Research involving over 130,000 people reveals genetic variants associated with brain signalling and impulsivity may also influence cannabis use. Researchers believe the findings could help identify people at higher risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).

The soil cannabis is grown in directly affects the levels of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG and THC, a first-of-its-kind, federally funded study has found.

New research suggests the popular opioid painkiller offers minimal relief for chronic pain whilst significantly increasing the risk of heart problems and other serious side effects, highlighting the need for alternative, safer treatments, such as cannabis.

A Royal Decree has authorised the limited use of medical cannabis in hospitals, allowing specialists to issue prescriptions for oils when treating conditions where conventional treatments have proved ineffective.

The study revealed that cannabis use initiated in later life may offer therapeutic benefits, while lifetime use beginning early could harm cognitive function in older adults.

A comprehensive survey of 1,450 chronic pain patients found that 86% reported moderate to significant pain improvement after using medical cannabis, with over a third able to eliminate other prescription medications entirely.

Research commissioned by the German government has found that teenage cannabis consumption has fallen since Germany's Cannabis Act (CanG) became law in April 2024.

A full-spectrum cannabis extract has shown significant pain reduction in patients with chronic lower back pain, offering hope for a new treatment option in a field desperate for alternatives to opioids.

The legal cannabis market generated nearly C$29 billion in total output whilst supporting over 227,000 jobs across the country, according to a Canadian Government report.

Jordan Stephens partners with UK medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf to highlight alternative treatments for men's mental health through a spoken word performance.

The research found that the number of visits to A&E related to suicide remained stable after legalisation, despite an increase in cannabis use.

Researchers conducted two studies into the driving skills of frequent cannabis users, finding no signs of impairment after 48 hours of abstinence and no difference in driving performance against a control group of non-users.

A man who supplied cannabis products to people suffering from illness has been sentenced to four years in prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his original suspended term.

A study of health data from over 4 million people finds cannabis users are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, contradicting previous research.

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New research suggests expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could reduce hospital admissions by 28% for eligible patients, whilst adding billions to the UK economy over the next decade.