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Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industryThe United States Department of Justice is easing rules on certain marijuana items. The drug will be reclassified as less dangerous. This s...
Has Donald Trump administration made Marijuana legal for medical or recreational use in U.S.? Shares of cannabis firms jump big in U.S. Stock MarketCannabis decision by the Federal Government Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.
Inside the cannabis wellness rush in India: Booming sales worry expertsIndia's wellness market sees a rise in cannabis-based products for mental health, fueled by clearer regulations and D2C brands. The market ...
Step towards legalisation, Himachal Pradesh nod to study on cannabis cultivationThe Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a pilot project for controlled cannabis cultivation for medicinal, industrial, and scientific purpose...
Bengaluru startup offers online delivery of Ayurvedic Cannabis productsCannabis has been banned in India. But some states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have relaxed some rules for medicinal use. Bangalo...
Grassroots revolution: The road to legal cannabisGermany is set to join the global cannabis revolution on Monday, with a law coming into effect legalising recreational use of the drug. Und...
No complete ban on cannabis, medical use allowed, Centre tells Delhi High CourtIn its affidavit filed last year, the Centre urged the court to dismiss the petition with costs and claimed that it has "adopted a balanced...
All the Dope on Marijuana: US House of Representative passes bill to decriminalise use of cannabisCannabis is also used in some religious rituals and festivals such as Holi in which bhang is consumed.
India’s United Nations vote to reclassify marijuana raises eyebrowsThe decision to reclassify cannabis and drop it from the most strict drug control list followed a recommendation by WHO for a change in the...
Hooked to hemp: Can better regulation help to unleash the medical and industrial advantages of cannabis?Most cannabis or hemp-based startups in India are bootstrapped. They see a potential to grow but feel crimped because of poor regulation.
Cannabis startup HempStreet secures $1 million in Pre-Series A fundingBeing the first R&D to retail cannabis player in India, the company is pioneering the use of several cutting edge technological innovations...
Boheco: This cannabis startup is weeding out the high notes for a Hemp economyBoheco is focused on establishing a scale-centric approach towards industrial hemp based products and raw material as well as cannabis-base...
Made-in-India drugs to be based on weed soonThe move to produce medicine formulations that incorporate hemp lend a fresh reputation to the otherwise controversial cannabis
The high point is medical cannabis may come to your backyard soonBOHECO is partnering with the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Cannabis is one of five essential plants in the Vedas: Dr Uma DhanabalanIn her home state Massachusetts, she does medical marijuana authorisations and is involved in efforts to reform US government policy on mar...
Are you addicted to smoking pot? It may make your bones brittleThe study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index.
Hemp cultivation: Uttarakhand's plan to hand out licences to grow the plant is a welcome step for farmers' livelihoodResearchers have shown hemp fibre can be an alternative to graphene as a supercapacitor, which stores electrical energy like a battery but ...