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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Study Finds Cannabinoid Compounds Trigger Ferroptosis in Aggressive Brain Cancer Cells
According to a study published by The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. cannabinoid compounds may help kill glioblastoma cells by triggering ferroptosis, a form of iron-dependent cell death. The study was conducted by researchers from Ankara Medipol University. It focused on glioblastoma multiforme, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor, which is known for its …
Study: Cannabidiol Shows Potential to Target Key Drivers of Diabetic Heart Disease
A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy reports cannabidiol (CBD) may help address multiple underlying mechanisms involved in diabetic heart disease. Conducted by researchers from Bowen University, North-West University, Nelson Mandela University, and the University of the Western Cape, the review highlights CBD’s potential to impact several pathways linked to cardiovascular complications in people with …
Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Market Set to Launch May 4
After years of delays, court fights and repeated licensing setbacks, Alabama’s medical marijuana industry is now on the verge of opening its first dispensary. State officials say Callie’s Apothecary is expected to begin operations in Montgomery on May 4, making it the first dispensary to launch under Alabama’s medical marijuana law. The opening is expected …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $24 Million in March, $71 Million in Q1, as Prices Fall Nearly 30%
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market brought in $24,123,469 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total to $71,014,100, according to new state data released today. That puts the market slightly ahead of the roughly $70 million generated during the first three months of 2025, continuing a trend of steady growth even as retail prices continue …
Mike Tyson to Open Brooklyn Marijuana Consumption Lounge on 4/20
Mike Tyson has announced the launch of a new marijuana consumption lounge in Brooklyn, marking a major expansion of his Tyson 2.0 brand into New York’s legal market. The Tyson 2.0 Consumption Lounge is scheduled to open on April 20 at 733 Flatbush Avenue, offering what is being described as a “premium consumption sanctuary” where …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in March as 2026 Total Reaches $292 Million
Maryland’s legal marijuana market brought in $100,878,456 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total for 2026 to $292 million and continuing a steady upward trend despite a notable drop in prices. Of the March total, roughly $82 million came from the adult-use market, with $18 million coming from medical cannabis sales. The latest …
Oregon Governor Signs Ryan’s Law, Requiring Care Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Oregon’s governor has signed House Bill 4142, known as Ryan’s Law, establishing new requirements for certain care facilities to allow qualified patients to use medical marijuana while also setting statewide standards for safety, storage and staff training. The measure was approved by the House in a 39 to 3 vote and by the Senate 20 …
Study: 87.5% of IBD Patients Using CBD Report Symptom Relief
A survey-based study published in JGH Open found that a notable portion of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are using cannabidiol (CBD), with most reporting perceived benefits despite limited clinical guidance on its use. Conducted by researchers from Cornell University, New York University, and University of South Florida, the study analyzed responses from 229 …
Trulieve Opening New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Lutz, Its 167th in Florida and 238th Nationwide
Trulieve announced it will open a new medical marijuana dispensary in Lutz on April 11, marking the company’s 167th location in Florida and its 238th nationwide. The new store is located at 24408 SR-54 and will serve patients in the Tampa Bay area with walk-in service and express pickup. According to the company, the dispensary …
Hawaii Senate Approves Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Deschedule Marijuana, Expand Expungements and Allow Cannabis Banking
Hawaii’s full Senate has voted in favor of a resolution calling on federal lawmakers to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, expand expungement efforts, and provide banking access for marijuana businesses. The measure, Senate Resolution 58 (S.S.C.R. 3532), was approved after previously clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee with a unanimous 5 to 0 vote. …
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