Anthony Martinelli

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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CBD Protects Brain Cells From Methamphetamine-Induced Damage, Study Finds

Cannabidiol (CBD) helps protect brain cells from damage caused by methamphetamine, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from …

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CBD May Improve Cognition, Behavior and Sleep in People With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy, Review Finds

CBD can improve cognition, behavior, communication, sleep and other nonseizure outcomes in people with severe forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy, according to a systematic review published …

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Cannabis-Infused Tea Increased Happiness Scores in Human Study

Drinking cannabis-infused tea before bed was associated with increased happiness scores among adults participating in a human study published by the Journal of Health Science …

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Curaleaf to Open 74th Florida Dispensary, Bringing Nationwide Total to 166

Curaleaf Holdings will open its 74th Florida medical marijuana dispensary Friday, expanding the company’s nationwide retail footprint to 166 locations. The new dispensary, located at …

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THC Slowed Weight Loss and Prolonged Survival in Animal Model of Anorexia, Study Finds

THC reduced further weight loss and prolonged survival in an animal model of anorexia nervosa, according to a study published this week in the journal …

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Hemp Seed Protein Treatment May Reduce Muscle Loss and Improve Strength, Study Finds

A hemp seed protein treatment helped prevent muscle loss and improve strength in an animal model of muscle wasting (atrophy), according to a study published …

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CBD and Chemotherapy Combination Shows Antidepressant-Like Effects in Glioblastoma Study

CBD combined with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide produced antidepressant-like effects in an animal model, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, suggesting potential …

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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Fails to Make November Ballot Despite Campaign Reporting 150,000 Signatures

A proposed initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Idaho has failed to qualify for the November ballot despite organizers reporting that they collected more than …

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Study Finds Illegal Market Could Offset 89% of Decline in Legal Marijuana Consumption From Higher Prices

Higher taxes and prices may reduce legal marijuana consumption, but nearly 90% of the estimated decline could be offset by consumers switching to illegal products, …

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Review Explores How CB1 Signaling Connects Stress, Sleep and Eating Behavior

The endocannabinoid system, particularly CB1 receptor signaling, may serve as a biological link connecting stress, sleep, appetite and energy metabolism, according to a review published …

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