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 and Probiotics May Work Together to Support the Gut-Brain Axis
A study published in CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and probiotics may have complementary effects on the gut-brain axis, a communication system linking the digestive tract and central nervous system.
Avicanna Sponsors University of Calgary Trial on Oral THC Dosing for Anxiety and Stress
Avicanna says it is sponsoring a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary that will examine how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and related responses in healthy adults.
Cannabix Begins Commercial Rollout of Marijuana Breath Test
Cannabix Technologies says it has officially begun the commercial rollout of its Marijuana Breath Test, a new breath-based system designed to detect recent marijuana use rather than past consumption.
Vermont Senate Committee Approves Bill to Double Cannabis Purchase Limits and Allow Events and Deliveries
A Vermont Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would make changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including expanding possession and purchase limits, and allowing cannabis events and deliveries.
CBD Shows Multi-Target Potential Against Breast Cancer Pathways, Study Finds
The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) interacts strongly with several proteins tied to breast cancer growth and spread, highlighting its potential as a multi-target treatment candidate, according to a new study published in Current Drug Discovery Technologies.
Study: Delta-8 THC May Dramatically Slow Nicotine Metabolism, Raising Smoking Cessation Potential
A new study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that delta-8 THC can sharply inhibit the body’s ability to break down nicotine, suggesting it may have potential as a smoking-cessation aid.
Arizona Marijuana Taxes Top $50 Million So Far in 2026, With Sales Estimated at $223 Million
Arizona’s legal marijuana market has generated a combined $50,232,842 in taxes through the first two months of 2026, according to newly released state data, with total sales for January and February estimated at roughly $223 million.
Virginia Legislature Officially Sends Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales to Supportive Governor
After a conference committee reached agreement on a final version of Senate Bill 542/House Bill 642, both the Senate and House have now approved that compromise measure and sent it Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Senate voted 21 to 18, while the House voted 64 to 32.
Study: CBD-Dominant Marijuana Extracts Outperform THC in Older Adults With Chronic Pain, Although Both Help
A new study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that CBD-dominant full-spectrum marijuana extracts were associated with stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than pure THC in older adults with chronic or treatment-resistant pain.
Study: CBD Restores Key Mitochondrial Function in Cells From Rare Genetic Disorder Barth Syndrome
A new study published in The FASEB Journal found that cannabidiol (CBD) restored several major cellular and mitochondrial deficits in immune cells derived from people with Barth syndrome, a rare inherited disorder that can cause serious metabolic and immune-related complications.
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