Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Oct 08 2024
Cannabis Nanoemulsion Shows Breakthrough Potential in Glioblastoma Treatment, Dramatically Extending Survival in Animal Study
A new study published in the journal BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology reveals a promising advancement in glioblastoma treatment using a nanoemulsion containing cannabis extract. Researchers from the University of Medical Sciences, University of Tehran, and North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences in Iran have developed a nanoemulsion designed to boost the effectiveness of two key …
Oct 08 2024
New Jersey Senate Committee Passes Bill Banning Electronic Smoking Device Deliveries to Those Under 21
On October 7, New Jersey’s Assembly Bill 1813 was given approval by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill, which was passed overwhelmingly by the Assembly on September 26 with a vote of 73-2, seeks to tighten regulations on the delivery of electronic smoking devices, ensuring they do not reach individuals …
Oct 07 2024
New Jersey: Second Senate Committee Approves Measure to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use
A second committee in the New Jersey Senate has voted to pass legislation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. The Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has given approval to Senate Bill 2283, roughly four months after it was passed by the Senate’s Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. Sponsored by Senate …
Oct 07 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Celebrates One Month Open to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, has now been open for exactly one month, with tens of thousands of patrons making purchases. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company (91 Bingo Loop Rd, Cherokee), located on the tribal land of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been open to everyone 21 and older since …
Oct 07 2024
These Five Marijuana Strains are the Most Popular As of October 2024
As the cannabis market continues to expand across the U.S., several strains have captured the attention of consumers. Using data from various state regulatory agencies, as well as data from sites that track strain popularity such as Leafly, here are the five marijuana strains dominating sales as of October 2024.
Oct 07 2024
Maine Sees $21 Million in Marijuana Sales During September, Surpassing 400,000 Transactions
Maine’s marijuana market continues to demonstrate resilience, with September reporting a total of $21,275,491 in sales across 407,240 transactions. Within these sales, $12.5 million was attributed to “usable cannabis,” $5.6 million to marijuana concentrates, and $3.1 million to “infused products.” With September’s sales, the year-to-date total has reached an impressive $183,209,598 from 3,406,206 transactions, according …
Oct 07 2024
Report: CBD Skincare Market Valued at $2.3 Billion, Projected to Reach $22 Billion by 2032
According to a newly released report, the global market for CBD skin care products is valued at over $2 billion, and is expected to grow at a drastic rate over the next eight years. The SNS Insider report indicates that the market is valued at $2.29 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $22 …
Oct 07 2024
Study: Medical Marijuana Dosing Patterns Vary Widely by Condition, Finds Analysis of Over 16,000 Patients
According to a study published recently in the journal Clinical Therapeutics, there is significant variations in medical marijuana use based on patients’ medical conditions. Researchers from the University of Southern California, Brandeis University, and Monash University in Australia analyzed data from over 16,000 patients who purchased medical cannabis from dispensaries in New York over a …
Oct 07 2024
Study: Abnormal Cannabinoids Show Potent Antifungal Activity Against Candida Species
In a new study, scientists have uncovered a powerful new use for abnormal cannabinoid (AbnCBD) derivatives. These unique compounds, distinct from traditional cannabinoids, have shown remarkable effectiveness in combating drug-resistant Candida species, notes the study’s researchers. Published in Pharmacological Research, the study reveals how these derivatives not only inhibit fungal growth but also disrupt biofilm …
Oct 07 2024
Study: Cannabinoids Show “Promising Potential” in Cancer Treatment
Published in the journal Discover Oncology, a comprehensive review conducted by researchers from institutions in Pakistan, Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea investigates the potential role of cannabinoids in cancer treatment. The collaboration includes the Pakistan National University of Sciences and Technology, the University of the Punjab, and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, along …
