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Is a Herpes Vaccine Finally Here?

Is a Herpes Vaccine Finally Here?By Dr. Eddie Fatakhov MD  A vaccine for genital herpes has been in the works for close to 100 years.  The majority of these prospective vaccines have failed, with some even making it to the human testing phase.  Genital Herpes, or Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2), is spread by vaginal, anal or … Continue reading Is a Herpes Vaccine Finally Here?

In Search of the Perfect Strain: Top Cultivator in California’s “Wine Country” of Weed Shares Generational Wisdom Behind One Family’s Decades-Long Pursuit of the Perfect Toke

In Search of the Perfect Strain: Top Cultivator in California’s “Wine Country” of Weed Shares Generational Wisdom Behind One Family’s Decades-Long Pursuit of the Perfect Toke Committed to purity and sustainability, Autumn Brands’ Head Grower talks sixth-generation Dutch farming techniques and the challenges of spearheading a “no-spray” operation LOS ANGELES, California – (October 17th, 2019): Backed … Continue reading In Search of the Perfect Strain: Top Cultivator in California’s “Wine Country” of Weed Shares Generational Wisdom Behind One Family’s Decades-Long Pursuit of the Perfect Toke

Canopy Growth completes previously announced acquisition of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics

Canopy Growth completes previously announced acquisition of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics SMITHS FALLS, ON & LONDON, Oct. 15, 2019 /CNW/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) has closed the previously announced acquisition of all outstanding shares in the global cannabinoid based research company Beckley Canopy Therapeutics (Beckley Canopy), including … Continue reading Canopy Growth completes previously announced acquisition of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics

Canopy Growth Announces Sale of Stake in AusCann

Canopy Growth Announces Sale of Stake in AusCann The companies will continue to collaborate in the Australian market SMITHS FALLS, ON, Oct. 15, 2019 /CNW/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) (“Canopy Growth”) has sold its 42,087,639 shares in Australian cannabis company AusCann Group Holdings (AusCann) via an off market block trade at … Continue reading Canopy Growth Announces Sale of Stake in AusCann

Avicanna Commences Trading on the OTCQX Market in the United States

Avicanna Commences Trading on the OTCQX Market in the United States /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAWS/ TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2019 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: … Continue reading Avicanna Commences Trading on the OTCQX Market in the United States

Health Canada Leverages StrainprintR Technologies’ Real-Time Observational Data and Analytics to Better Understand Cannabis Use in Canada

Health Canada Leverages StrainprintR Technologies’ Real-Time Observational Data and Analytics to Better Understand Cannabis Use in Canada Strainprint Analytics Research Platform to Help Support Canadian Government Policies Post-Cannabis LegalizationF TORONTO (Oct. 15 2019) – StrainprintR Technologies Ltd. (Strainprint), the leader in cannabis data and analytics is proud to announce that Health Canada has subscribed to use Strainprint Analytics to further … Continue reading Health Canada Leverages StrainprintR Technologies’ Real-Time Observational Data and Analytics to Better Understand Cannabis Use in Canada

Vaping is not a safe substitute for smoking and can damage the lungs—a case study of granulomatosis resulting from vaping

Vaping is not a safe substitute for smoking and can damage the lungs—a case study of granulomatosis resulting from vaping NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 14, 2019)­­ Vaping is not a low-risk substitute for smoking cigarettes, according to researcher Charlie Lin, MD, who authored a case study of a 34-year-old former smoker diagnosed with granulomatosis attributed to … Continue reading Vaping is not a safe substitute for smoking and can damage the lungs—a case study of granulomatosis resulting from vaping

Smokers have more blood clots in the lung, leading to higher hospital readmission rates

Smokers have more blood clots in the lung, leading to higher hospital readmission rates NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 14, 2019)­­ Patients with lung blood clots who smoke are more likely to be readmitted for lung blood clots than nonsmokers, according to Kam Sing Ho, MD, from Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West in New York City, who … Continue reading Smokers have more blood clots in the lung, leading to higher hospital readmission rates

Almost One-Third of Canadians Say Back Pain Limiting Their Work & Daily Lives

Almost One-Third of Canadians Say Back Pain Limiting Their Work & Daily Lives Canadians urged to #GetSpineActive on World Spine Day to prevent injuries and physical disorders; one in four work absences due to back pain, second only to common cold TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), more than … Continue reading Almost One-Third of Canadians Say Back Pain Limiting Their Work & Daily Lives

HumanisRx launches MedMonitor, the game changer that helps reduce millions in health benefit and disability insurance costs

HumanisRx launches MedMonitor, the game changer that helps reduce millions in health benefit and disability insurance costs MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – Canadian employees are at high risk of medication related problems, leading to serious health risks, increased absenteeism in the workplace and high disability costs for employers, according to new research. HumanisRx … Continue reading HumanisRx launches MedMonitor, the game changer that helps reduce millions in health benefit and disability insurance costs