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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Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation and Redness in Rosacea, Especially When Combined With Antibiotic
A new study from researchers at The Catholic University of Korea finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may provide a promising treatment for rosacea, particularly when combined with the commonly used antibiotic metronidazole (MET). Using an animal model of rosacea, scientists found that both CBD and MET significantly reduced redness, skin thickening, and mast cell infiltration. The …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in Over Half of Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, With Some Achieving Full Seizure Control
A new real-world study involving over 550 children with severe epilepsy found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced seizure frequency in more than half of patients, including some who became seizure-free. The study is being published in the October 2025 issue of the journal Epilepsy & Behavior, and it was published online of ahead of …
Study: Cooler Temperatures Boost Purple Pigment in Cannabis Without Reducing CBD or Flower Yield
A new study shows that exposing cannabis plants to cooler temperatures significantly increases anthocyanin production—the compound responsible for purple pigmentation—without reducing flower weight or cannabidiol (CBD) content. Published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, the study was led by researchers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the University of Wisconsin. Using a genetically stable …
U.S. House and Senate-Approved Provision to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Would Expand Access to Over 12 Million Veterans
The U.S. House and Senate have both approved a provision that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients in states where it is legal, a move that could impact millions. With 39 states now allowing medical marijuana, the change could directly affect up to 12.7 million veterans—roughly three-quarters …
Study: CBD May Ease Joint Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment, Phase 2 Trial Finds
A phase 2 clinical trial published in the journal Cancer Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitor therapy in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Researchers from the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Michigan School of Public Health enrolled 39 women experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms related …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Top $79 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $539 Million as Price Per Gram Reaches New Low of $3.33
Oregon marijuana retailers sold $79,450,772 worth of products in July, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The figure, which is a roughly 4% increase from the total sales for June, pushes the state’s all-time cannabis sales total to $7.72 billion since legal sales began in October 2016. From January through …
U.S. Senate Passes Bill That Would Expand Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis, Already Passed House
The full U.S. Senate has approved the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), with a key provision that allows veterans to participate in state-level medical cannabis programs. The vote was 87 to 9. The bipartisan provision, backed by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was included in the …
Texas Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sends It to House
The Texas Senate has given final approval to Senate Bill 5, legislation that would ban hemp-derived THC products and impose sweeping restrictions on the sale and manufacturing of CBD and CBG items. The measure cleared its third and final reading in the Senate today and has now been officially sent to the Texas House, which …
Delaware Officially Launches Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales
Today, Delaware made history as legal adult-use cannabis sales officially began across the First State. Starting this morning, adults aged 21 and over can legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers, marking a major milestone in the implementation of Delaware’s cannabis legalization effort.
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Submits Over 660,000 Valid Signatures, 75% of Required Amount
Smart & Safe Florida has now submitted 661,331 signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. That number, as of August 1, represents 75% of the 880,062 valid signatures required to qualify for the 2026 ballot.
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