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Releaf Blog

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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UK medical cannabis for cancer-related pain, nausea, and vomiting in 2026

Conditions | Medical Cannabis | Research

Cancer and its treatment can be associated with a wide range of symptoms and side effects. As we once again look to raise awareness for those living with cancer this World Cancer Day, we’re assessing the evidence and recommendations for the use of medical cannabis for cancer-related pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and more.

6 min read
05.02.2026
Emily Ledger

How Labour’s election win could impact medical cannabis patients

As Keir Starmer becomes the new UK Prime Minister, what impact—if any—will a Labour government have on medical cannabis policy? On Friday, 5 July, the UK woke up to a new era as Keir Starmer was elected as the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years.

6 min read
19.02.2025
Sarah Sinclair

A day in the life of a medical cannabis Clinical Director

Welcome to a day in the life of a Medical Cannabis Clinical Director in the UK! We spoke to our very own Dr David Tang about his role and responsibilities as Releaf’s Clinical Director to lift the curtain on what happens behind the scenes in the UK’s fastest growing medical cannabis clinic in the UK.

8 min read
02.08.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Everything you need to know about medical cannabis and arthritis

The cannabis plant has been used as a therapeutic aid for thousands of years. Despite an almost global ban on the plant throughout the 20th century, more and more countries are once again acknowledging the medicinal potential of this versatile plant. Cannabis-based medicines can now be prescribed in the UK for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis. 

7 min read
31.07.2024
Emily Ledger

15 FAQs for medical cannabis beginners

To mark our 16th instalment, we thought we would run through all the previously answered questions in one easy-to-read list. Think of this blog as your ‘cheat sheet’ to the most pressing questions new medical cannabis patients usually have.

14 min read
18.11.2024
Sam North