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Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Eliminating cervical cancer for good
Each year in the UK, more than 3,200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Every January, health organisations and charities around the world come together to raise awareness about the signs and treatments of the disease and the importance of attending screening appointments for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Decoding Cannabis: what a recent scoping review reveals about cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis
A recent scoping review has dug into how cannabinoids interact with inflammation, joint tissue, and pain signalling in rheumatoid arthritis. This article breaks down what the researchers found, how THC and CBD influence key inflammatory pathways, and what these insights may mean for people living with arthritis in the UK. We also look at how this evidence compares with current patient experiences.
Why fewer than 1% of UK doctors are trained in medical cannabis and how Releaf is working to change it
Reports suggest that fewer than 1% of eligible UK specialists are trained to prescribe medical cannabis. This gap leaves many patients without informed support. This outline explains why the gap exists and how Releaf’s clinicians follow a structured, evidence-based training pathway that leads the industry. It also highlights Releaf’s wider educational work, including police workshops that improve understanding of legal patient access.
7 years legal: 7 legal recaps - UK medical cannabis edition
This week marks seven years since [medical cannabis](https://releaf.co.uk) was legalised in the UK - a move that allowed UK patients to access cannabis-based medicines for the first time since the 1970s. In honour of this landmark, we’re recapping seven important aspects of medical cannabis in the UK, from legislation and conditions regarding its prescription to the situation in the NHS and guidelines when using these medications.
Travel Tuesday: Travelling to Greece with medical cannabis
Every year, millions of people flock to Greece. With approximately 200 flights travelling from the UK to Greece every week, planning a trip is often a walk in the park. But if you’re travelling to Greece with [medical cannabis](http://releaf.co.uk), things can get a bit more complicated. So, let’s break down all you need to know.