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 CBD and Hemp Seed Oil Improve Jaw Function Over Time in Patients With Myofascial Pain Disorder
Jaw function improved over time in patients with myofascial pain disorder (MPD) who received either cannabidiol (CBD) or hemp seed oil, according to a new clinical trial published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. The study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine, used a randomized, double-blind, …
Study: CBD Blocks HIV Infection Pathways in Immune Cells, Shows Potential as Preventative Therapy
New research published this month in Mucosal Immunology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may interfere with multiple early-stage processes involved in HIV transmission, including direct infection of key immune cells and viral transfer within mucosal tissue. The study, conducted by researchers from Université Paris Cité, focused on how HIV-1 spreads through mucosal surfaces, where the virus …
Poll: 59% of Americans Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 84% Back Medical Cannabis
A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans continue to support legalizing marijuana, with particularly strong backing for medical use and more mixed views on recreational access. According to the survey of 1,105 U.S. adults conducted April 14 to 16, 59% of respondents said they support making marijuana legal nationwide, including 32% who …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $331 Million in 2026, All-Time Purchases Pass $3.7 Billion Across 40.8 Million Transactions
Ohio’s marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with state figures showing $331,833,272 in combined sales in 2026, as of April 11. That includes $49,339,466 in medical marijuana sales and $282,493,806 in non-medical sales so far this year, according to a new report by the Division of Cannabis Control. All-time marijuana sales have …
Federal Report: U.S. Hemp Industry Reaches $739 Million in 2025, Up 64% From 2024
A new federal report (PDF) shows the U.S. hemp industry posted a major rebound in 2025, with total production value climbing to $739 million, an increase of 64% from the previous year. The data, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, highlights strong growth in both outdoor cultivation and controlled indoor …
Hemp Compounds Show Promise for Managing Blood Sugar Through Gut-Based Mechanisms
Researchers from Konyang University and the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine report that several compounds derived from hemp seeds may help regulate blood sugar by targeting how glucose is processed in the gut, according to a study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. The study focused on three naturally occurring compounds—Cannabisin A, Cannabisin B, and Cannabisin …
Study: CBD May Increase THC Levels in Blood When Cannabis Is Vaporized, Research Finds
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may increase the amount of THC circulating in the bloodstream when the two are inhaled together, potentially altering how cannabis affects users. The study was conducted by researchers from King’s College London and University College London, and examined how CBD influences the pharmacokinetics …
DEA Moves to Allow VA Research Program to Import Marijuana Extract and THC for Clinical Trials
A new federal filing shows the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering an application that would allow a Department of Veterans Affairs research program to import marijuana-derived substances for clinical studies. According to a notice published today in the Federal Register, the VA Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a registered importer of certain Schedule …
56-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found in Germany May Be Oldest Known Cannabis Plant
A fossil discovered in Germany may be the oldest known cannabis-related plant ever identified, potentially pushing the timeline of the genus back by about 30 million years. The fossilized leaf, dated to between 56 million and 48 million years ago, was found in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany and is now being highlighted as a …
Minnesota Survey Finds Youth Marijuana Use Fell Again in 2025
Youth marijuana use in Minnesota continued its long-term decline in 2025, according to new state survey data showing that 96% of students said they had not used marijuana in the past month. The findings come from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, the first conducted since the state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023. The survey found …
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