Scientists around the world are working hard to develop vaccines and therapies against SARS-CoV 2. A team of researchers from the University of Chicago recently found in a study that CBD and its breakdown product 7-hydroxy-CBD have the potential to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus. In addition, CBD aids in the recovery of those […]
About a quarter of people in Germany suffer from chronic pain. Non-drug and drug pain therapy may not be sufficient in some cases to achieve effective pain relief. Effective complementary measures such as medical cannabis therapy are then required. Since the knowledge on the use of cannabis for medical purposes has been improved in recent […]
It is known that CBD can help in the treatment of epileptic seizures. A recent American study shows that the effectiveness of the cannabinoid becomes stronger after a longer period of therapy. Both the frequency and the severity of epileptic seizures decrease significantly in the second year of treatment. CBD reduces epilepsy seizures The study […]
Until now, the focus has been on endorphins when it comes to explaining the so-called “runner’s high”. New findings from the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf show: Endocannabinoids trigger the high during running training. Runner’s High – what does it mean? The term “runner’s high” refers to a state of exhilaration that can be achieved during […]
Almost three quarters of cannabis prescriptions in Germany are for the treatment of pain. Of those affected, 70 percent perceive an improvement in pain. This is shown by an interim result of the accompanying cannabis survey of the BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), which was published in February this year. For which […]
The hospital in Klagenfurt, Austria, achieved positive results with the cannabis compound CBD in covid patients. The patients who were treated with the cannabinoid were able to leave the hospital more quickly. The anti-inflammatory and immune-strengthening properties of the cannabinoid are particularly effective here. The scientists are already working on a study that should provide […]
Not being able to rest in the evening, brooding, wallowing, waking up in the night and not being able to get back to sleep – insomnia is a serious problem for many people. Anyone who does not sleep well at times feels tired, unfocused and less able to perform during the day. If the sleep […]
In the world, at least 1 adult in every 7 suffer from migraines. It is a neurological disease that recurs at irregular intervals and is very stressful for those affected. While some people only have a migraine attack once or twice a year, others have it several times a month. Several studies have shown that […]
Malaria (swamp fever) is the world’s most common infectious disease caused by parasites, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. There are several malaria pathogens that are spread in different areas. The World Health Organisation (WHO) distinguishes the following areas: Areas without a malaria risk: Europe, Australia, North America, Sri Lanka Areas with a low risk […]
Sleep apnoea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that can have immense health consequences. Not only do those affected suffer from severe daytime fatigue due to lack of sleep, but their life expectancy is also limited by cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure. In most cases, sleep apnoea syndrome is treated with a respirator, which also […]
