Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Systematic Review Finds Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer but Human Trials Are Lacking
A systematic review published by the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Cell International details growing evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may have anticancer effects against lung cancer, but human trials are lacking. Researchers from Gerash University of Medical Sciences reviewed 19 studies conducted between 2007 and 2025 that examined CBD in relation to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), …
Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Opioid Needs During Surgery, Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Opioid Management finds that patients who use marijuana require fewer opioids during surgery than nonusers, while showing no differences in other anesthesia-related needs. Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Temple University conducted a retrospective chart review of 570 patients who underwent surgery with general anesthesia. …
Ohio House Votes 87 to 8 to Roll Back Marijuana Protections, Add Hemp Restrictions
Ohio’s full House of Representatives has passed a bill that would repeal key parts of the state’s voter-approved marijuana law while also imposing new restrictions on hemp products. The measure, which passed in an 87 to 8 vote, represents what lawmakers are calling a “compromise” but what advocates argue is an overreach that undermines the …
Wisconsin Public Hearing on Medical Cannabis Bill Draws Overwhelming Support
Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony today on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The public hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Health at the State Capitol, drew a large crowd, with the vast majority voicing strong support for the measure.
Study: Cannabinoids Show Potential to Improve Survival and Reduce Organ Damage in Sepsis
“Cannabinoids are promising therapeutic targets in the treatment of sepsis, as they improved survival, and reduced inflammation and organ injury”, states a new study published by the journal Inflammation Research. Sepsis is responsible for roughly one in five deaths globally, yet treatment options remain limited to supportive care, notes the research team from the Federal …
California’s Cannabis Task Force Seized and Eradicated $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from unlawful …
Study Finds CBD Can Improve Sleep in Cancer Patients, Especially at Higher Doses
A study published this week by Clinical and Translational Oncology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can provide meaningful improvements in sleep quality for cancer patients, particularly when taken at higher doses. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison examined data from 1,962 cancer patients enrolled in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) between 2015 and 2023, making …
Massachusetts Campaign to Kill Recreational Marijuana Market “On Track” to Make 2026 Ballot
A campaign attempting to repeal Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana industry says it is on track to qualify its initiative for the November 2026 ballot. Backers of the Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy must submit around 75,000 valid signatures by December 3. Organizers say they are aiming for 100,000, with spokesperson Wendy Wakeman telling the …
THC Drinks Now Available at Over 900 Circle K Stores Across Florida
Hemp-derived THC beverages are making their way into Circle K stores across Florida, signaling a major step toward mainstream availability of THC drinks in the state. Señorita, a brand of zero-proof cocktails infused with hemp-derived THC, announced that its drinks are now being stocked at Circle K locations throughout the Sunshine State. The company’s store …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Lower Risk of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
Cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of alcohol-associated liver disease, according to a new study published by the peer-reviewed journal Liver International. For the study, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, University of California San Diego, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile examined whether cannabis use impacts …
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