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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Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Rates of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Fewer Sinus Surgeries in New Study
A study published this week by the journal Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology reports that adults who use marijuana are less likely to develop chronic rhinosinusitis and less likely to require sinus surgery compared to non-users. The analysis, conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, draws on one of the largest medical record …
MJBowl Announces 2025 MVPs Across California and New York
The 2025 MJBowl has announced its full slate of first-place MVPs across California and New York, wrapping weeks of judging that highlighted the most impressive flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates and edibles on both coasts. This year’s list reflects a mix of veteran producers, rising small-batch brands and an especially strong showing from solventless entries.
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Hydrogels Show Strong Potential for Oral Drug Delivery
A new study published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials reports that researchers from eight institutions across Colombia and Brazil have successfully developed a cannabidiol-loaded hydrogel designed for controlled drug release in the oral cavity. The work involved teams from Universidad Antonio Nariño, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Novum Science, Guarulhos University, and …
CBD Shows Antimicrobial Potential Against Oral Pathogens, Study Finds
A study published in the Dentistry journal reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help combat bacteria and fungi linked to oral disease. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of the Republic, the Federal University of Pelotas, the University of the Andes Mérida, and the Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys.
Trump Adviser Says White House Is “Close” to Rescheduling Cannabis, With Trump Telling Allies “We Have a Plan”
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump told The Marijuana Herald today that the administration is “close to rescheduling cannabis,” adding that Trump has told multiple pro-rescheduling supporters in recent days that “we have a plan.” The adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told us last month that a press release laying out …
Study: Medical Marijuana Linked to Long-Term Pain and Quality-of-Life Improvements for Endometriosis Patients
A new study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reports that cannabis-based medicinal products can offer meaningful relief for patients experiencing endometriosis-related chronic pain. Drawing on patient-reported outcomes from 63 individuals, the analysis tracked changes over 18 months. The study was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, Cardiff …
Pacific Legal Foundation Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Rein In Federal Power Over In-State Marijuana Activity
An amicus brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court by the Pacific Legal Foundation argues the federal government has no constitutional authority to regulate or criminalize marijuana activity that takes place entirely within a single state. The brief, submitted on behalf of Florida resident Michael Colosi and authored by attorneys with the Pacific Legal …
Medicare’s First-Ever CBD Program Detailed in New Federal Register Proposal
Medicare is preparing to test CBD treatments for seniors for the first time, with the details appearing in a Federal Register proposal that is scheduled for official publication on November 28 but is already available in PDF form. The pilot program is part of a sweeping 465-page rule outlining Medicare Advantage and prescription drug program …
Medicare Plans Pilot Program to Offer CBD Treatments for Seniors
Medicare officials are preparing to launch a pilot program that would make certain CBD-based treatments available to seniors, according to new reporting from Bloomberg. The move, which comes just weeks after President Trump posted a video on social media calling CBD a “game changer” for seniors, marks one of the federal government’s most direct steps …
Study: Liposomal CBD Injections Show Weeks-Long Pain Relief and Steady CBD Levels in Goats
A study published this month in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology reports that subcutaneous injections of liposomal cannabidiol (CBD) provided weeks of steady CBD exposure and notable improvements in pain-related behaviors in two goats with chronic, naturally occurring orthopedic conditions. The investigation, conducted by scientists at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed two male neutered …
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