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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Hemp Seed Protein Treatment May Reduce Muscle Loss and Improve Strength, Study Finds
A hemp seed protein treatment helped prevent muscle loss and improve strength in an animal model of muscle wasting (atrophy), according to a study published today in Food Research International. Researchers from Sunway University in Malaysia and several universities in South Korea examined hemp seed protein that had been broken down into smaller peptides through …
CBD and Chemotherapy Combination Shows Antidepressant-Like Effects in Glioblastoma Study
CBD combined with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide produced antidepressant-like effects in an animal model, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, suggesting potential for treating depression associated with glioblastoma. Researchers from the University of the Balearic Islands examined whether CBD could help address depression associated with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer …
Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Fails to Make November Ballot Despite Campaign Reporting 150,000 Signatures
A proposed initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Idaho has failed to qualify for the November ballot despite organizers reporting that they collected more than twice the minimum number of signatures required statewide. The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday that the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act did not submit enough valid petition signatures to …
Study Finds Illegal Market Could Offset 89% of Decline in Legal Marijuana Consumption From Higher Prices
Higher taxes and prices may reduce legal marijuana consumption, but nearly 90% of the estimated decline could be offset by consumers switching to illegal products, according to a new study published in Health Economics. Researchers from The Ohio State University and Chosun University surveyed 1,525 U.S. adults aged 21 and older who reported using recreational …
Review Explores How CB1 Signaling Connects Stress, Sleep and Eating Behavior
The endocannabinoid system, particularly CB1 receptor signaling, may serve as a biological link connecting stress, sleep, appetite and energy metabolism, according to a review published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Úrsula University, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, the São Paulo Association of Cannabinoid …
Federal Marijuana Agriculture Research and Education Bill Doubles Sponsor Count to Four
Federal legislation to fund marijuana agriculture research and education at minority-serving colleges and universities gained two new sponsors Monday, doubling its total number of supporters in the U.S. House. Representatives LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) joined the Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence Act of 2026, known as the …
D.C. Councilmember Files Bills Extending Medical Marijuana Licenses and Expanding Enforcement Powers
Three companion measures filed with the D.C. Council would extend conditional medical marijuana licenses for another year while expanding enforcement authority over licensed and unlicensed establishments that sell prohibited substances. The measures were introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and retained by the Council on Tuesday. B26-0759 is an emergency bill, B26-0760 is a …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Reaches 75 Sponsors
Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) signed on Tuesday as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the proposal to 75 total sponsors. Strickland is the 13th lawmaker to add their name to the …
Radiation-Responsive CBD Delivery System Protected Against Acute Radiation Injury in New Animal Study
A radiation-sensitive drug delivery system containing cannabidiol (CBD) reduced organ damage and increased survival among mice exposed to gamma radiation, according to a study published in Materials Today Bio. Researchers developed polymer micelles containing CBD that were designed to remain stable under normal conditions but release the cannabinoid when exposed to gamma radiation. The micelles …
Clinical Trial: THC-CBD Formulation Reduces Agitation in Dementia Patients, With Nearly 90% Showing Improvement
Nearly 90% of dementia patients who received a specially formulated combination of THC and CBD showed behavioral improvement after 12 weeks, according to results from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial. The findings come from the LiBBY trial, a multicenter Phase II study involving 120 hospice-eligible patients with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who were …
