Canada legalized cannabis on October 17, 2018, becoming only the second country in the world to do so. This historic decision has been met with both excitement and trepidation, as many wonder about the potential impacts on public health, particularly…

Migraine is more than just a bad headache. For the over one billion people worldwide affected by migraine, it is a disabling health condition that disrupts every aspect of life. The nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity make it impossible…

After an arduous seven-year wait, Greece has finally taken a significant step forward in the realm of medical cannabis. This week, a monumental milestone was reached as the first legal medical cannabis prescriptions were distributed, marking a new chapter in…

There is no “high” quite like a post-smoke cannabis haze accompanied by extreme eating euphoria. This crazed feeding frenzy, infamously dubbed the “munchies”, is a tell-tale side effect that all cannabis users are familiar with. But what physiological mechanisms drive…

For years, medical cannabis users and advocates have lauded the plant’s potential to alleviate symptoms for a variety of conditions. However, the side effects of THC – including fatigue, increased appetite, and impaired focus – have also been well-documented. Now,…