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: Cannabis-Based Medicines Linked to Long-Term Quality-of-Life Improvements in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A study from researchers at Imperial College London and Kings College London reports that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experienced sustained improvements in quality of life after beginning treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products, with benefits observed for up to two years. Published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids and published online by the …
Michigan Judge Rules New 24% Marijuana Wholesale Tax Can Take Effect January 1
Judge Sima Patel of the Michigan Court of Claims issued a decision today denying industry groups’ request to pause Michigan’s new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, clearing the way for it to take effect January 1. The ruling delivers an early win for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who initially proposed the tax increase.
Trulieve Retires $368 Million in Senior Secured Notes as Company Continues Financial Restructuring
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has retired the remaining US$368 million in senior secured notes due in 2026, a move that marks one of the company’s largest recent financial transactions and further streamlines its balance sheet heading into 2026. The company confirmed via press release that it redeemed the full principal amount of its 8.0% senior secured …
Study: Rare Varin Cannabinoids Show Potent Anticancer Activity in Lab Tests
A new study published in Natural Product Research reports that two rare varin-type cannabinoids may offer meaningful anticancer potential, with researchers identifying strong cytotoxic effects in breast and colon cancer cell lines. The work was conducted by a team at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, who developed a method to generate hard-to-access cannabinoids from …
Global Cannabis Testing Services Market Set to More Than Double by 2030, From $1.5 Billion to $3.8 Billion
New projections show the global cannabis testing services market on track to more than double within the decade, growing from $1.51 billion in 2024 to $3.79 billion by 2030. The upward trajectory, driven by a 16.58% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) reflects the continued legalization of marijuana worldwide and a tightening regulatory environment that requires …
One in Three Older Caregivers Use Marijuana, Study Finds
A new study published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research offers one of the most detailed looks to date at marijuana use among Californians over 50 who serve as informal caregivers. The analysis, conducted by scientists from the University of Iowa, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Arkansas, used responses from nearly …
THC-Based Medication Reduced Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients in Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomized clinical trial published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that dronabinol, a medication made with synthetic THC, reduced agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease over a three-week treatment period. The research team, based at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and several collaborating centers, conducted the trial across five inpatient and …
Study: CBD Shown to Reduce Placental Inflammation in Research Using Human Tissue
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and U.S. Library of Medicine reports that cannabidiol may reduce inflammation in human placental tissue. The research was conducted by a team from Charles University. The study examined how CBD influences inflammation triggered by lipopolysaccharide exposure in term placenta explants and primary trophoblast cells. Investigators …
Study: Long-Acting Injectable CBD Shows Weeks-Long Presence in Calves, Suggesting Possible Use for Painful Farm Procedures
According to the results of a new study, a single injection of liposomal cannabidiol could offer prolonged pain relief for calves, a growing priority in livestock management. The study, published in the Journal of Dairy Science and conducted by researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agriculture Research Organization Volcani Institute, examined the …
Bacteria From Hemp Seed Oil Shown to Combat Botrytis, Offering a New Biocontrol Tool for Cannabis Growers
According to a study published today by the Canadian Journal of Microbiology, naturally occurring bacteria found in hemp seed oil may offer an effective alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting cannabis plants from Botrytis cinerea. Researchers at McGill University examined seven bacterial strains isolated from hemp seed oil to determine whether they could suppress the …
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