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 May Improve Metabolic Health and Reduces Liver Fibrosis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A new study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly improves metabolic health and reduces inflammation and liver fibrosis in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with androgenic obesity. Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of Córdoba used a well-established PCOS model, inducing androgen excess …
Medical Cannabis Shows Promise for Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome, Study Finds
A pilot study has found that medicinal cannabis may help improve tics and quality of life in adolescents with Tourette syndrome, without serious safety concerns. Conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne, the open-label, single-arm trial involved 10 participants aged 12 to 18 …
Mr. Charlie’s and Weedmaps Team Up for “the First Cannabis Culture Collectible in Quick Service Restaurant History”
Mr. Charlie’s, a plant-based fast food chain, has joined forces with Weedmaps to launch a limited-edition meal in honor of 7/10 (a day to celebrate cannabis oil), which they are calling “the first cannabis culture collectible in quick service restaurant history”. The collaboration includes a boxed meal, a collectible toy, terpene-inspired soft serve, and a …
California Senate Committee Advances Bill to Pause Marijuana Tax Hike
California lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would pause a controversial marijuana tax hike that took effect just last week. On Wednesday, the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 5 to 0 to approve Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D). The measure would delay implementation of a July 1 increase in …
Oklahoma 2025 Medical Cannabis Sales Top $336 Million Through June, with $23.5 Million in Tax Revenue
Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program generated $3,964,626 in tax revenue in June, bringing the total for the first half of 2025 to above $23 million, according to data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. At a 7% excise tax rate, that corresponds to approximately $56,637,514 in marijuana sales for the month of June, and roughly $336.8 …
Study: Nearly 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, With Higher Rates in Legal States
According to a study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice, nearly one in 12 cancer survivors in the United States reported using marijuana, with usage significantly higher in states where marijuana is legal. The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, analyzed data …
Five Massachusetts Cannabis Bills Scheduled for July 22 Public Hearing
Five marijuana-related bills in Massachusetts have been scheduled for public hearings in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on July 22. The hearing is slated to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will cover legislation impacting cannabis seeds, infused beverages, cannabis marketing and more.
Study: Psilocybin Extends Lifespan in Aged Mice and Human Cells, Suggesting Anti-Aging Potential
A new study published in npj Aging finds that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms, significantly extends lifespan in both aged mice and human cells—marking the first experimental evidence that the substance may have geroprotective properties. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Emory University tested the effects of psilocin—the active metabolite of psilocybin—on …
Governor Abbott Includes Hemp-Derived THC Regulations to Texas Special Session Agenda, to Begin July 21
Texas lawmakers will soon reconsider legislation to regulate hemp-derived THC products, after Governor Greg Abbott included the issue in the official agenda for a special legislative session starting July 21. Governor Abbott is calling for “comprehensive” regulations on hemp-derived products that would “limit potency, restrict synthetically modified compounds, and establish enforcement mechanisms, all without banning …
Hawaii Governor Signs Law Requiring Hemp Retailers to Register With State, Sets Age Restriction on Tinctures
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed legislation that overhauls the state’s rules for hemp-derived products, including a mandate that retailers and distributors register with the Department of Health. The law, HB 1482, was signed on July 2 and will take effect January 1, 2026. It restricts sales of hemp-derived tinctures to those 21 and older, …
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