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: Cannabis Seed Extracts Show Strong Anti-Aging and Skin-Protective Potential in New Research
New research published in Scientific African reports that cannabis seeds may be a promising source of skincare ingredients, with strong antioxidant activity and enzyme-inhibiting effects. The study focused on phenolic-rich extracts derived from cannabis seeds, particularly an ethyl acetate fraction that demonstrated significantly higher biological activity than other tested fractions. Researchers found this extract exhibited …
Study: Marijuana Extracts Found More Effective and Better Tolerated Than Dronabinol in Older Adults With Chronic Pain
New research published in the Journal of Pain Research found that full spectrum cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant marijuana extracts provide stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than dronabinol (synthetic THC) in older adults. The study was conducted using data from the German Pain e-Registry, analyzing 968 patients aged 65 and older who were dealing with chronic …
Tennessee Senate Approves Bill Requiring Study on Medical Marijuana Program, Addressing Federal Rescheduling Trigger
The Tennessee Senate has approved legislation requiring a comprehensive study on the potential implementation of a medical marijuana program, while also setting conditions on how the state will respond to the federal rescheduling of marijuana. Senate Bill 1603 passed the full Senate today by a vote of 21 to 12. As originally introduced, SB 1603 …
Vermont Senate Approves Bill to Double Marijuana Purchase Limits and Allow Deliveries and Events
The Vermont Senate has approved legislation that would make several significant changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including doubling retail purchase limits while creating new permits for marijuana deliveries and events. If enacted, Senate Bill 278 would raise the retail transaction limit and personal possession limit for adults 21 and older from one ounce to …
Study: Hemp Seed Protein Patties Closer to Beef Than Other Plant-Based Alternatives in Nutrition, Safety and Flavor
A new study published in Food Chemistry found that patties made with hemp seed protein may come closer to beef than other plant-based alternatives when it comes to nutrition, safety and flavor. Researchers from Guangdong Medical University and Changchun University of Chinese Medicine compared hemp seed protein meat patties to other plant-based protein patties as …
Minnesota Bill Would Double Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation Limit for Microbusinesses
A new Minnesota bill filed today would double the amount of marijuana that licensed microbusinesses can grow outdoors, a change that could give smaller operators more room to expand production as the state’s regulated market continues to take shape. Filed as SF 4876 by Senator Lindsey Port (D), the measure was introduced and given its …
Study: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil Improves Liver Function and Reduces Disease Markers in Fatty Liver Model
A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that a full-spectrum cannabis oil may help reverse key markers of fatty liver disease. The research examined metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition tied to fat buildup in the liver, oxidative stress, and early fibrosis. Using female Wistar rats fed a sucrose-rich diet, researchers …
Study: Ancient China Integrated Cannabis Into Agriculture Thousands of Years Earlier Than Previously Confirmed
New research published in the Journal of Archaeological Science by a team from Shandong University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences provides some of the strongest evidence yet that cannabis was a core agricultural crop in northern China during the Late Neolithic period. Using phytolith analysis—a method that examines microscopic mineral remains left by plants—researchers …
Curaleaf Opens 72nd Florida Dispensary in Cape Coral, Expanding to 163 Locations Nationwide
The new store is located at 345 SW 10th Place within the Shops at Del Mar plaza, adding to the company’s growing footprint in Lee County. It becomes Curaleaf’s third location in the immediate area, joining existing dispensaries in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. The Cape Coral location will offer a range of products tailored …
Wisconsin Fiscal Estimate Shows Marijuana Legalization Bill Could Generate Over $258 Million Annually By 2030
A new fiscal estimate for Wisconsin Senate Bill 1045, a marijuana legalization bill filed last month by nearly 50 lawmakers, could generate substantial state and local revenue while requiring a moderate increase in administrative costs. The estimate (PDF), released by the Department of Revenue, outlines projected tax revenues that would grow rapidly in the first …
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