Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. 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 Finds CBD Suppresses HER2 Breast Cancer Receptor and Increases Cancer Cell Death
A new study found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced the expression of a key receptor that drives HER2-positive breast cancer while activating cellular stress pathways and …
Study Finds Cannabis-Turmeric Cream May Improve Eczema and Psoriasis Symptoms
A study published this week in the journal Cosmetics found that a topical cream containing cannabis and turmeric extracts was associated with reduced symptoms of …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/14/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 14, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Georgia Regulators Propose Allowing Home Delivery of Medical Cannabis
Georgia medical cannabis patients could soon have products delivered directly to their homes under a new set of rules proposed by the Georgia Access to …
Study Finds CBD Hydrogel Strongly Inhibits Staph Bacteria Growth Without Harming Human Skin Cells
According to a new study published in ACS Omega, cannabidiol (CBD)-loaded hydrogel strongly inhibited Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium responsible for many skin and soft-tissue infections, …
Study Finds CBD Inhibits Dental Plaque Bacteria and Biofilm Formation
A new study found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly inhibited the growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus oralis, a bacterium involved in the early development of …
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Release THC Potency Audit Results
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has completed an audit of THC potency labeling on marijuana flower products, finding that most of the samples tested fell …
Study Identifies 227 Cannabis Terpenes and Details Why Cultivars Smell So Different
A new study has identified 227 terpenes in cannabis and mapped the genes that help determine why different cultivars develop their own distinct aromas and …
Over 300 Important Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
Below is a breakdown of over 300 cannabis-related studies published in 2026. The title of each entry links to a full article covering the study, …
Systematic Review Finds CBD Produces Antidepressant-Like Effects
A new systematic review found that cannabidiol (CBD) produces antidepressant-like effects, potentially through multiple biological mechanisms involving neuroplasticity, inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling. The study, published …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Surpass 13.3 Billion mg of THC and 4.56 Million Ounces in 2026, Patient Count Reaches 939,381
Florida medical marijuana treatment centers have now dispensed more than 13.3 billion milligrams of THC and 4.56 million ounces of smokable marijuana in 2026, while …
Study Finds CBN and CBG With Melatonin Enhance Chemotherapy Against Glioblastoma Cells
A new study found that the marijuana compounds cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG), when combined with melatonin, produced synergistic effects against human glioblastoma cells and …
