Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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Prenatal Marijuana Use Not Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood Anxiety or Depression, Study Finds
Marijuana use during early pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of children developing anxiety or depressive disorders by age 13, according to a …
CBD Reduced UVB-Induced Skin Inflammation in Human Cells and Mice, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammation caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation in human skin cells and mice, according to new research published in The Journal of …
CBD Reduced Joint Inflammation and Bone Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Model, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced joint inflammation, abnormal blood vessel growth and bone destruction in a rat model of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/31/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 31, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …
Maryland Teen Marijuana Use Continues to Decline Following Recreational Legalization, State Survey Shows
Teen marijuana use in Maryland has continued to decline even after the state legalized recreational cannabis for adults, according to newly released data from the …
North Carolina House Moves Hemp-Derived THC Restrictions Toward Final Vote
North Carolina lawmakers have advanced legislation that would impose new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, kratom and xylazine, moving it closer to a final House …
New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Local 1,000-Foot School Buffer for Marijuana Dispensaries
The New York State Appellate Division, Second Department, has ruled that municipalities cannot impose school-distance requirements on licensed marijuana dispensaries that are more restrictive than …
CBD Reduced Seizure Severity and Memory Problems in an Animal Model of Epilepsy, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced seizure severity and improved recognition memory in rats with epilepsy-like symptoms, according to a study published in Neuropharmacology. Researchers from Minzu University …
CBD Reduced Inflammation and Fat Buildup in Human Immune Cells Exposed to Saturated Fat, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammatory signaling and intracellular triglyceride accumulation in human macrophage-like cells exposed to excess saturated fat, according to a study published in Frontiers …
Bipartisan Federal Hemp THC Bill Gains New Cosponsors
A bipartisan federal bill that would preserve access to certain hemp-derived THC products under a new regulatory framework gained two additional cosponsors Thursday. Representatives Tim …
