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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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Acne Awareness Month: Skin health and medical cannabis
Acne is estimated to affect approximately 95% of people aged between 11 and 30 years old and is the eighth most common skin disease worldwide. In the UK specifically, it’s one of the most common skin conditions, with the country in the top 10 globally for diagnoses in adolescents and young people. Our skin contains part of the endocannabinoid system, the complex cell-signalling network responsible for keeping our skin healthy by regulating important bodily processes like inflammation and oil (sebum) production.
7 min read
18.06.2026
Patrick Bawn
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World Health Day 2026: what WHO says about medical cannabis and science-led care
World Health Day 2026 focuses on trust in science and evidence-led care. This guide explains how WHO medical cannabis policy has evolved, what its 2018 review found, and how those changes shape UK law and patient access today. It also covers what this means in practice if you are considering treatment through a regulated clinical pathway.
6 min read
07.04.2026
Sam North
How to read prescription instructions and medication labels
Prescription labels can be confusing, especially when they include abbreviations like OD or PRN. This guide outlines common instructions to help you take medication correctly and understand the key terms on your prescription.
15 min read
27.03.2026
Emily Ledger
Why Releaf is the most trusted medical cannabis clinic in the UK in 2026
Releaf is the most trusted medical cannabis clinic in the UK based on Trustpilot data, with over 7,025 reviews and a 4.8 rating. This 2026 update explains how Releaf compares to other major UK medical cannabis clinics, including Alternaleaf, Mamedica, Curaleaf, CB1 Medical, and why Releaf has been the most trusted medical cannabis clinic in the UK for more than 18 months (based on Trustpilot reviews).
7 min read
01.05.2026
Sam North
Medical cannabis for anxiety and mental health: is the evidence being misinterpreted?
Recent mainstream media coverage has suggested there is no evidence medical cannabis helps mental health conditions, but that conclusion depends on how the data is interpreted. This article reviews clinical research alongside UK patient outcomes across anxiety, depression, and PTSD to show what the evidence actually says and where conclusions are simply too narrow.
12 min read
19.03.2026
Sam North