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CBD and Epilepsy: When Every Seizure Avoided is a Story That Continues
Saúde
07/14/2025

CBD and Epilepsy: When Every Seizure Avoided is a Story That Continues

Review shows that CBD can reduce seizures by up to 41% in cases of resistant epilepsy, offering new hope for patients and families

Use of cannabis in epilepsy requires caution and expertise, says doctor
Health
09/22/2025

Use of cannabis in epilepsy requires caution and expertise, says doctor

Doctor Sandra Caires emphasizes that cannabinoids are indicated for refractory cases and treatment requires strict monitoring and high-quality products

“It's not a miracle. It's science, it's patient listening,” says neurosurgeon about CBD in epilepsy treatment
Science & Technology
09/12/2025

“It's not a miracle. It's science, it's patient listening,” says neurosurgeon about CBD in epilepsy treatment

Neurosurgeon explains how cannabidiol acts in the brains of patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy in a special episode of the Deusa Cast

Imagem padrão do editorial: Laura Neiva reveals she has epilepsy and is being treated with cannabidiol
Saúde
09/30/2019

Laura Neiva reveals she has epilepsy and is being treated with cannabidiol

Actress has incorporated CBD oil into her treatment and is also treating one of her dogs, who is epileptic, with the compound derived from Cannabis sativa

Justice ensures access to cannabidiol for epilepsy patients in the Federal District
Cotidiano
06/27/2025

Justice ensures access to cannabidiol for epilepsy patients in the Federal District

Decision of the TJDFT obliges the local government to maintain the supply of cannabis-based medications, even if not on the SUS list

Rio Grande do Sul Justice orders supply of cannabidiol to child with epilepsy
Cotidiano
01/19/2026

Rio Grande do Sul Justice orders supply of cannabidiol to child with epilepsy

Judicial decision obliges the state government and the municipality of Jaboticaba to cover a treatment cost of $6,000 monthly for a 12-year-old patient, after failure of conventional medications

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

02/13/2023

Neuroscientist Claudio Queiroz from the Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte believes that the institution is advancing in the scientific development of the plant, especially in the northeast.

Overcoming to Swim: Thiago Conquers Seizures and Surgeries to Continue in the Pool
Vidas Transformadas
10/16/2025

Overcoming to Swim: Thiago Conquers Seizures and Surgeries to Continue in the Pool

The Paralympic athlete transformed challenges into achievements and continues to break personal records after years of fighting for stability

“Good politics are made in defense of people,” says mayor of Bolsonaro's party about pioneering medicinal cannabis project in the interior of SP
Saúde
04/30/2025

“Good politics are made in defense of people,” says mayor of Bolsonaro's party about pioneering medicinal cannabis project in the interior of SP

In partnership with the Flor da Vida Association, mayor of conservative party opens medicinal cannabis clinic and advocates for free access to patients

Imagem padrão do editorial: The Life of Olivia Newton-John's Family and Cannabis
Vidas Transformadas
02/10/2021

The Life of Olivia Newton-John's Family and Cannabis

"My husband has been growing for me for several years and I have benefited greatly," says Newton-John, who claims the plant has helped alleviate her cancer symptoms

“Before THC medication, my son had 60 seizures a day,” says mother of epilepsy patient
Saúde
12/23/2022

“Before THC medication, my son had 60 seizures a day,” says mother of epilepsy patient

Ana Lúcia Oliveira, mother of Gael, celebrated the advances to include medicinal cannabis in the SUS, but she is concerned about the regulation. Understand

Study reveals relief with cannabis in severe cases of epilepsy
Saúde
05/05/2025

Study reveals relief with cannabis in severe cases of epilepsy

19 Canadian patients with drug-resistant epilepsy experienced significant relief from seizures with the use of medicinal cannabis, including cases with over a year without seizures

CBD Shows Efficacy in Osteoarthritis, Epilepsy, and Canine Inflammations, Study Finds
Veterinary Medicine
09/15/2025

CBD Shows Efficacy in Osteoarthritis, Epilepsy, and Canine Inflammations, Study Finds

Brazilian study reveals that cannabidiol can relieve pain, seizures, and inflammations in dogs, opening new perspectives for veterinary medicine

What Happens If a Dog Eats Marijuana: We Tell You What to Do
Veterinária
01/30/2024

What Happens If a Dog Eats Marijuana: We Tell You What to Do

Can dogs feel the effects of cannabis?

Court authorization ensures treatment for child with refractory epilepsy in Rio Grande do Norte
Saúde
05/02/2024

Court authorization ensures treatment for child with refractory epilepsy in Rio Grande do Norte

Court orders health plan to cover treatment with cannabidiol (CBD)

Government of the Federal District opens bidding to assist patients with severe epilepsy
Health
11/01/2025

Government of the Federal District opens bidding to assist patients with severe epilepsy

The Health Department of the Federal District has opened a bidding process for the purchase of cannabidiol-based medication, intended for patients with severe epilepsy treated by SUS-DF

From Seizures to Stability: How Medical Cannabis Transformed Fernando's Life
Vidas Transformadas
08/07/2025

From Seizures to Stability: How Medical Cannabis Transformed Fernando's Life

Having suffered from refractory epilepsy since adolescence, he found an effective treatment in the plant and legalized its cultivation.

In Portugal, spending on Epidyolex, a CBD-based medication, exceeds 3 million euros
Health
01/13/2026

In Portugal, spending on Epidyolex, a CBD-based medication, exceeds 3 million euros

Cannabidiol-based medication indicated for rare epilepsies, while Infarmed has been evaluating its inclusion in the public health system for almost four years

Support Center assists patients using medicinal cannabis in Sergipe
Cotidiano
10/30/2024

Support Center assists patients using medicinal cannabis in Sergipe

On average, 63 patients with refractory epilepsy and 26 patients with aggressive behavior in ASD are treated

The path of cannabis in animal well-being is made of science, empathy, and new hopes
Veterinary Medicine
10/09/2025

The path of cannabis in animal well-being is made of science, empathy, and new hopes

The use of medicinal cannabis in pets has been growing in Brazil since Anvisa's authorization in 2024, bringing relief for chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety in animals, and renewed hope for pet owners