Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Jan 28 2026
Study: CBD Triggers Leukemia Cell Death by Targeting CD47 and VDAC-1 Pathway
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals and conducted by researchers from McGill University sheds light on how cannabidiol (CBD) may exert anti-cancer effects in a particularly aggressive form of leukemia.
Jan 28 2026
Study: CBD-Infused Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Shows Strong Potential for Treating Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Researchers from Jeonbuk National University have developed a novel cannabidiol (CBD) delivery system that may significantly improve treatment outcomes for inflammatory oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Jan 28 2026
Study Finds CBD May Support Bone Formation, Strength, and Healing Through Multiple Biological Pathways
A new review published in Biomedicines is adding to the growing body of research suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) could play a meaningful role in bone health. Conducted by researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the scoping review examined 24 original studies exploring how CBD affects bone-related outcomes across a range of experimental models.
Jan 27 2026
Virginia House Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labels and Allow Home Delivery
Virginia’s House General Laws Committee voted 21 to 0 today to advance HB 391, a proposal to revise medical cannabis product labeling requirements and explicitly allowing home delivery to registered patients. The committee approved the bill the same day it voted 19 to 2 to advance a proposal that would legalize recreational cannabis sales.
Jan 27 2026
Study: Full-Spectrum CBD Extract Reduced Meth Relapse-Like Behavior Better than CBD Alone
A study published by the journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry found that a full-spectrum CBD extract reduced relapse-like methamphetamine seeking and meth-triggered hyperactivity in an animal model better than CBD alone.
Jan 27 2026
South Dakota Bill Would Allow Police to Arrest Medical Marijuana Patients Who Don’t Present Card on Demand, Hearing Set for January 29
A proposal filed by 17 Republican lawmakers in South Dakota would change how medical marijuana patients interact with law enforcement, requiring cardholders to immediately provide their registry identification card upon request or risk arrest.
Jan 27 2026
Washington Bill Would Raise Marijuana License Fees and Tie Future Increases to Inflation
Legislation introduced in the Washington House would raise the annual license fees paid by marijuana producers, processors, and retailers, while also creating an automatic mechanism to increase those fees every year based on inflation.
Jan 27 2026
Liberty Justice Center Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief Arguing Marijuana Users Cannot Be Disarmed Without Proof of Danger
A new amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court argues that the federal government cannot categorically strip marijuana users of their Second Amendment rights without first showing that they pose a genuine danger to others.
Jan 27 2026
Virginia Committee Votes 19 to 2 to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales, Drastically Increase Possession Limit
Legislation to create a regulated recreational marijuana market in Virginia (House Bill 642) was given approval today by the House General Laws Committee in an overwhelming 19 to 2 vote. The bill would also increase the possession limit from 1 ounce to 2.5
