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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Clinical Trial Finds THC and CBD Combination Far More Effective Than Placebo for Treating Acute Migraine
A randomized clinical trial published in the journal Headache finds that a combination of THC and CBD was significantly more effective than placebo for relieving acute migraine pain, offering some of the strongest clinical evidence to date supporting marijuana-based treatments for migraine attacks.
Study: High-Dose CBD Performs Similarly to Standard Pain Medications After Tooth Extractions
A pilot clinical trial reports that a high concentration of cannabidiol can help manage pain following simple tooth extractions at levels comparable to commonly used non-opioid medications.
Florida Senator Files Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Supply Limits, Ease Renewal Requirements
A Florida lawmaker filed legislation today that would make several targeted changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing larger supplies to be authorized, reducing how often patients must be re-evaluated by physicians, and waiving medical marijuana ID card fees for honorably discharged veterans.
California Regulators Propose Updated Cannabis Cultivation Rules and New Sanitation Standards, Opens Public Comment
California’s Department of Cannabis Control has released a new notice detailing proposed modifications to its ongoing rulemaking process focused on cannabis cultivation regulations and the creation of statewide minimum sanitation standards. The updated proposal reflects changes made after earlier public hearings and comment periods and is now open for another round of public input.
Study: Topical Cannabis Balms With THC and CBD Can Ease Joint Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment
A randomized clinical trial reports that topical marijuana-derived balms containing either THC or CBD can help reduce joint pain and stiffness experienced by breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors, a common and often difficult side effect of hormone therapy.
Study: Cannabinoids Show Selective Antibacterial Effects Against Common Dental Pathogens
A new study published by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that several cannabinoids may have antibacterial activity against specific bacteria commonly linked to persistent endodontic infections.
Study Finds CBD Selectively Kills Cancer Cells While Sparing Healthy Cells
A study published by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may selectively damage cancer cells while having a more limited effect on non-cancerous cells. The research was conducted by scientists from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico and focused on CBD’s cytotoxic effects across several human cell lines.
Massachusetts Committee Advances Bill to Expand Marijuana Delivery to All Cities and Municipalities
A Massachusetts bill that would significantly expand access to legal, regulated marijuana delivery has cleared a key legislative hurdle, after being reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and sent to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.
Here’s Where Alabama’s 12 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Will Be Located
After years of legal challenges, delays, and administrative disputes, Alabama’s long-stalled medical marijuana program is finally taking a concrete step forward. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has voted to award dispensary licenses to four companies, each authorized to operate up to three locations, setting the stage for a total of 12 dispensaries across the state.
California Department of Cannabis Control Awards Nearly $30 Million in Academic Research Grants
California’s Department of Cannabis Control announced today it has awarded nearly $30 million in academic research grants aimed at expanding scientific understanding of marijuana and its impacts on public health, the environment, and the legal cannabis industry.
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