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: CBD-Loaded Nanoparticles Show Promise as Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment
A study published online today by Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy found that a specialized cannabidiol (CBD) nanoparticle formulation significantly improved memory, reduced brain inflammation, and slowed key markers of Alzheimer’s disease in animal and laboratory models. The study was conducted by researchers from Thammasat University, Mahidol University, Siam University and Kasetsart University in Thailand. Researchers developed …
Virginia Lawmakers Push Back on “Unequivocally False” Claims That Budget Legalized Underage Marijuana Possession
Two Virginia lawmakers are pushing back against what they describe as widespread misinformation claiming that recently enacted state budget language temporarily legalized marijuana possession or distribution by minors. In a joint statement released today, Delegate Paul Krizek (D) and Senator Lashrecse Aird (D) said reports circulating online incorrectly suggested that changes included in the state’s …
Massachusetts Initiative to Repeal Recreational Cannabis Legalization Officially Qualifies for November Ballot
Massachusetts voters will officially decide this November whether to repeal much of the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law after election officials certified that the initiative has qualified for the statewide ballot. The Elections Division within the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office notified organizers on Thursday that the campaign submitted enough valid signatures during the second …
Gandaki Becomes First Province in Nepal to Approve Medical, Industrial Marijuana Cultivation Bill
A provincial legislature in Nepal has unanimously approved a bill allowing the regulated cultivation of marijuana for medical and industrial purposes, marking a milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to revive a legal cannabis industry. The measure, passed by the Gandaki Provincial Assembly, establishes a framework for licensing, regulating and overseeing marijuana cultivation within the …
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Pauses for Day After Moving Ahead of Schedule
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) administrative hearing on the proposed federal rescheduling of marijuana is taking a one-day pause today, with proceedings scheduled to resume tomorrow morning, according to an order issued by the chief administrative law judge. The order, signed July 8 by Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek C. Julius, places the hearing in …
7/10: What to Know About National Dab Day
National Dab Day, celebrated each year on July 10, has become one of the cannabis community’s more recognizable unofficial holidays, especially among consumers who prefer concentrates over traditional marijuana flower. Also known simply as 710, the day is centered around dabbing, a method of consuming marijuana concentrates such as wax, shatter, budder, rosin, live resin …
CBD May Help Protect Against Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Cell Death, Study Finds
A new study published by Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against a form of cell death associated with traumatic brain injury. The study, conducted by researchers from Kunming Medical University and the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, examined CBD’s effect on …
Topical CBD Formulation Linked to Reduced Localized Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds
A study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that a CBD-containing topical formulation was associated with reduced localized pain and improved functionality among women with fibromyalgia. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institut Clínic de Neurociències at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, included 30 women with fibromyalgia and clinically relevant localized pain caused by …
Cannabis and Music May Work Together to Improve Mood and Emotional Well-Being, Study Finds
A new study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research suggests that combining cannabis with music may enhance relaxation, mood and emotional connection, while potentially offering complementary benefits for emotional well-being. Researchers from Dalhousie University, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology, Université Laval and the University of British Columbia surveyed 122 cannabis …
Washington Cannabis Stores Continue to Have Far Higher Youth Compliance Rate Than Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers
Washington marijuana retailers had a substantially higher youth access compliance rate in 2025 than stores selling alcohol or tobacco, according to data from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s Youth Access Compliance Checks Dashboard. The dashboard tracks youth access controlled purchase attempts conducted by LCB officers at licensed retail locations selling liquor, cannabis, tobacco …
