Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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Report: Cannabis-Infused Products Market Valued at $33 Billion in 2025, Expected to Reach $78.5 Billion by 2029

The global market for cannabis-infused products is expected to surge from $33.85 billion in 2025 to $78.51 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 23.4%, according to a new report by Research and Markets. The report attributes the sector’s rapid expansion to continued marijuana legalization, rising consumer interest in wellness-focused products, …

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Study: Woman With Glioblastoma Enters Long-Term Remission After Using Medical Cannabis, Melatonin and Ozone Therapy

A new case study details the remarkable long-term remission of a woman diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive and typically fatal brain tumor, following a treatment regimen that combined medical cannabis, high-dose melatonin and ozone therapy. The patient, a 36-year-old woman in Italy, underwent partial surgical removal of the tumor in August 2016. While …

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Senate Removes Hemp THC Ban From Agriculture Funding Bill Following Rand Paul’s Objection

Senate leadership has officially removed language from a major agriculture spending bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC products nationwide, following intense opposition from Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). The now-scrapped provision was included in the version of the appropriations bill passed by the House earlier this month. It sought to close what critics call a …

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Co-Author of Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Law Says He’s Working on National Descheduling Plan at the Behest of the Trump Administration

Chip Paul, a longtime cannabis reform advocate and co-author of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana law, says he’s working with a national coalition “at the behest of the DJT admin” to push for the full descheduling of marijuana. Paul made the claim in response to a post on X where he argued that rescheduling marijuana “really changes …

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Study: Topical Use of Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Rosacea Symptoms

A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences finds that topical application of cannabigerol (CBG) may effectively reduce symptoms of rosacea by targeting inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Researchers from The Catholic University of Korea used a mouse model induced with LL-37 to mimic rosacea-like skin inflammation. Mice treated with CBG showed significant …

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Study: THC and CBD Detectable in Breath After Consuming Edibles, Even Hours Later

Researchers have found that THC from marijuana-infused edibles can be detected in breath samples following ingestion, but with inconsistent timing and concentration trends. Published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology, the study was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. While breath testing …

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“Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly”: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat Senate Bill 5

As the Texas Legislature considers Senate Bill 5 to ban hemp-derived THC, the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) is urging lawmakers to reject the proposal. “As SB 5 heads to the Senate floor during the special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senators Charles Perry and Roland Gutierrez are actively …

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Study: Cannabidiol Protects Brain Cells in Parkinson’s Model by Activating Antioxidant Pathway

Researchers from Islamic Azad University and Shahed University have found that cannabidiol (CBD) protects neuronal cells against Parkinson’s disease-related damage by boosting the body’s antioxidant defenses through the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons. While current treatments such as levodopa provide symptom relief, they …

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Bipartisan Cannabis Caucus Working to Keep VA Medical Marijuana Provision in Final Military Spending Bill

Congresswoman Dina Titus, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reaffirmed the group’s strong support for a provision in the Senate’s pending military spending bill that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans. “Allowing VA doctors to talk about and recommend medical marijuana with veterans suffering from PTSD and other medical conditions …

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New York Orders 152 Marijuana Dispensaries to Relocate After Proximity Review

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has ordered 152 licensed marijuana dispensaries to relocate after a review found the state agency had miscalculated the proximity of those businesses to schools and churches. The abrupt shift impacts nearly 35% of all licensed dispensaries statewide and includes 60 that are already operational. The directive was announced …

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