Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 27 2025
Study: Regular Cannabis Use May Protect Brain Function in People With HIV
According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Communications, regular cannabis use may help counteract some of the harmful neurological effects of HIV, particularly those related to inhibitory brain processing and gamma oscillatory activity. Researchers from the University of Nebraska and Creighton University analyzed brain activity in 108 participants—both cannabis users and …
May 27 2025
Ohio Lawmakers Plan to Restrict Voter-Approved Cannabis Law by End of June
Republican leaders in the Ohio House and Senate say they plan to pass significant changes to the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law by the end of June, raising concern among legalization advocates that lawmakers are working to undermine the will of the people. The two chambers are currently working to combine Senate Bill 56 and …
May 27 2025
New Study Reveals How Different Parts of the Marijuana Plant Control Cannabinoid and Terpene Production
A new study published in BMC Genomics explores how different parts of the marijuana plant influence the production of cannabinoids and terpenes, offering insight into the plant’s internal regulatory mechanisms. Through a comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of wild cannabis, researchers identified over 2,500 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) across leaf, stem, and root tissues. These findings point …
May 27 2025
Mississippi Tribe to Vote on Marijuana Legalization in Two Weeks, On June 10
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is set to vote on a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana on tribal land in just two weeks. Referendum No. 2025-01, which would allow the possession, production, and distribution of marijuana for adults within the tribe’s jurisdiction, is scheduled for a vote during the June 10 special election. If …
May 27 2025
Study: Combining CBGA and Terpenes in Nanoparticle Form May Boost Pain Relief While Lowering Dose Requirements
A study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics suggests that combining cannabinoid and terpene nanoparticles could offer enhanced pain-relief effects while requiring lower doses. For the study, researchers encapsulated cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and three cannabis-derived terpenes—myrcene, nerolidol, and caryophyllene—into biodegradable nanoparticles, then tested them alone and in combination for their ability to activate the …
May 26 2025
New Jersey Marijuana Sales Pass $96 Million in April, Up 9.1% From Previous Year, Bringing 2025 Total to $380 Million
New Jersey’s legal marijuana market brought in $96.47 million in April, according to new data from the research firm Headset. Sales in April mark a 9.1% increase over April 2024. The figure brings the state’s marijuana sales for 2025 to just under $380 million. In January, sales reached $95,410,714, followed by $89,645,755 in February and $98,297,319 …
May 26 2025
Ohio: New Daily Purchase Limits for Recreational Marijuana Sales Start June 4
The Division of Cannabis Control has issued updated guidance establishing daily purchase limits for non-medical marijuana sales in Ohio, with the rules taking effect June 4. Under the new rules, adults 21 and older will be limited to buying 2.5 ounces of vaporization-ready cannabis flower per day. In addition, consumers will be allowed to purchase …
May 26 2025
Study: Long-Term CBD Treatment Improves Memory and Reduces Brain Inflammation
New research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience finds that daily cannabidiol (CBD) treatment may help slow cognitive decline in aging, without impairing motor skills or causing negative side effects. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge and McGill University studied the impact of CBD in an animal model over a seven-month period. Starting …
May 26 2025
Study: Full Spectrum Cannabis Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain and Prevent Nerve Damage
According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, combining CBD-enriched cannabis oil with omega-3 fatty acids may offer an effective strategy for managing neuropathic pain and promoting nerve recovery. Conducted by researchers in Argentina from the University of La Rioja, the National University of Córdoba, and Dr. Enrique Vera Barros Regional …
May 26 2025
Study: Researchers Identify Major Genetic Markers Driving THC and CBD Production in Cannabis
Researchers from Université Laval in Quebec have mapped key genetic markers responsible for cannabinoid production in marijuana, a discovery they say could revolutionize strain development and genetic selection in the legal cannabis industry. The findings were published in Plant Genome. Using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 174 marijuana strains from Canada’s legal market, the …
