Scientists develop new medical cannabis cultivars that show promise in combating COVID-19 virus
Green Cross Strong news - Lethbridge, Alberta Canada: University of Lethbridge reports In partnership with the University of Lethbridge, Pathway RX, a research company focused on developing custom cannabis therapies, and Swysh, a company focused on cannabinoid research and development, have found that specific Cannabis sativa extracts show promise as an additional treatment for COVID-19. “While our most successful extracts require further validation in a large-scale…
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC DISASTER – CDC NOW RECOMMENDS WEARING A FACE MASK TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 as ASYMPTOMATICS CAN SPREAD DISEASE
US STRONG news – Atlanta, GA: The Center for Disease Control reports Watch video – How to make your own face mask. CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States. We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the…
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC DISASTER – The coronavirus attacks the lungs, making it harder for people who smoke or vape – tobacco, cannabis or anything else – to fight off the virus, putting them at much greater risk of severe illness, even death. There has never been a better time to quit.
GREEN CROSS STRONG news - Burlington, VT: The Vermont Dept of Health reports The coronavirus attacks the lungs, making it harder for people who smoke or vape – tobacco, cannabis or anything else – to fight off the virus, putting them at much greater risk of severe illness, even death. There has never been a better time to quit. Share More:
US Cancer Deaths Over 1662 Per Day
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE - In 2019, an estimated 606,880 people will die of cancer in the United States. Lung and bronchus cancer is responsible for the most deaths with 142,670 people expected to die from this disease. That is nearly three times the 51,020 deaths due to colorectal cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer death. Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest…
Coronavirus Pandemic – CDC Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and 911 Public Safety
3/15/2020 Map of US Reported Cases. Green Cross Strong news - Atlanta, GA: CDC reports This guidance applies to all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 in the course of their work. Summary of Key Changes for the EMS Guidance: Updated PPE recommendations for the care…
Doctor Described as ‘Candy Man’ and ‘El Chapo Of Opioids’ Admits Distributing Opioids to Patients
New Jersey Strong news – Newark, NJ: US DOJ reports NEWARK, – A Bergen County doctor today admitted distributing opioids without a legitimate medical reason and falsifying medical records to cover it up, Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Robert Delagente, 45, of Oakland, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with one count of…
MASS Sues JUUL for Creating Youth Vaping Epidemic, Reveals New Facts About Campaign Targeting Young People
GREEN CROSS STRONG news - Boston Strong – Boston, MA: MA Office of the Attorney General reports AG’s Lawsuit Demands JUUL Pay for Cost of Public Health Crisis in Massachusetts. Attorney General Maura Healey announced today that her office has sued JUUL Labs Inc. for creating a youth vaping epidemic by intentionally marketing and selling its e-cigarettes to young people. Based on multiple depositions and…