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Why is Marijuana still 'a drug with no medicinal purpose?' National legalization of marijuana may be drawing a smidgeon closer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), one of the federal government sponsored agencies, has just updated the FAQs on its website to include recent studies on marijuana...

After clicking on National Cancer Institute's link, one will find many links to different scientific studies stating cannabis showed anti-tumor effects, breakthrough nausea and vomiting treatment, appetite stimulation, anti-anxiety and sleep improvement. The National Cancer Institute states...

After clicking on National Cancer Institute's link, one will find many links to different scientific studies stating cannabis showed anti-tumor effects, breakthrough nausea and vomiting treatment, appetite stimulation, anti-anxiety and sleep improvement. The National Cancer Institute states...

Pressure is growing for government to swiftly follow through on its commitment to make regulatory changes to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis oil for medical purposes. Premier Alden McLaughlin said in May that government's lawyers had been instructed to draft the necessary legislative...

Pressure is growing for government to swiftly follow through on its commitment to make regulatory changes to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis oil for medical purposes. Premier Alden McLaughlin said in May that government's lawyers had been instructed to draft the necessary legislative...

If you blinked when you read that title, you aren't alone. In 2015, the US government added a page on their official cancer advice website about the use of cannabis and cannabinoids. From the article: "The National Cancer Institute, part of the US Department of Health, now advises that...

If you blinked when you read that title, you aren't alone. In 2015, the US government added a page on their official cancer advice website about the use of cannabis and cannabinoids. From the article: "The National Cancer Institute, part of the US Department of Health, now advises that...

A lot of attention and concern has been placed on kids using medical cannabis with parental or medical guidance. Many of the "concerns" are misplaced and out of date, based on the "Reefer Madness" propaganda of the 1970s, which induced an unjustified phobia of cannabis or marijuana. Some of...

A lot of attention and concern has been placed on kids using medical cannabis with parental or medical guidance. Many of the "concerns" are misplaced and out of date, based on the "Reefer Madness" propaganda of the 1970s, which induced an unjustified phobia of cannabis or marijuana. Some of...

On behalf of Cancer Council NSW, I would like to thank the entire community of Parkes for gathering together, sharing a cuppa and tasty treats, and giving support to those affected by cancer by participating in Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea this year. Over 343 locals...

On behalf of Cancer Council NSW, I would like to thank the entire community of Parkes for gathering together, sharing a cuppa and tasty treats, and giving support to those affected by cancer by participating in Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea this year. Over 343 locals...

Some people are firm believers in fighting fire with fire. While that's' not always the best method, it might work in treating cancer caused by smoking cigarettes. In this regard, tobacco's cooler, hippy brother marijuana is being used to fight the harmful elements found in e-cig's. MARIJUANA...

Some people are firm believers in fighting fire with fire. While that's' not always the best method, it might work in treating cancer caused by smoking cigarettes. In this regard, tobacco's cooler, hippy brother marijuana is being used to fight the harmful elements found in e-cig's. MARIJUANA...

Masamitsu Yamamoto, a man with advanced liver cancer who fought for medical use of marijuana while on trial for drug possession, died of liver failure on Monday. He was 58. The former chef from Kanagawa Prefecture had crusaded for the government to permit medical use of marijuana, which is...

Masamitsu Yamamoto, a man with advanced liver cancer who fought for medical use of marijuana while on trial for drug possession, died of liver failure on Monday. He was 58. The former chef from Kanagawa Prefecture had crusaded for the government to permit medical use of marijuana, which is...

Is cannabis a cure for brain cancer? Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether it can actually make a difference. With a just-awarded grant, and the unique advantage of having human brain cancer cells to study, a team...

Is cannabis a cure for brain cancer? Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether it can actually make a difference. With a just-awarded grant, and the unique advantage of having human brain cancer cells to study, a team...

There have been many stories unfolding about people who have cured themselves of terminal cancers by using pure cannabis oil rather than going through chemotherapy. For instance, Michelle Aldrich was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January of 2012. Lung cancer is the leading cause of...

There have been many stories unfolding about people who have cured themselves of terminal cancers by using pure cannabis oil rather than going through chemotherapy. For instance, Michelle Aldrich was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January of 2012. Lung cancer is the leading cause of...

Although limited studies have been carried out on the effects of marijuana on triple negative breast cancer, current thinking is that this type of breast cancer responds well to high THC strains of marijuana. Triple negative breast cancer is characterised by having a lack of hormone receptors...