A new study published in Experimental Lung Research found that inhaled CBD reversed several seizure-related and inflammatory effects linked to chronic nicotine pouch exposure in mice. Researchers from Augusta University examined how acute and chronic oral nicotine exposure affected seizure vulnerability, neuroinflammation and glymphatic function, while also testing whether inhaled CBD could counteract those effects. …
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States as of June 2026
With hundreds of cannabis strains available across legal markets, a relatively small group continues to dominate consumer interest, dispensary menus and sales rankings. As of June 2026, the most popular strains include a mix of long-running staples, dessert-flavored hybrids and relatively newer genetics that have gained national attention. The following list highlights 15 strains that …
DC Budget Proposal Would Raise Medical Marijuana Tax by 75%
A proposal included in Washington, D.C.’s fiscal year 2027 budget would significantly increase the tax rate on medical marijuana purchases, raising concerns among advocates who say the change could push patients toward the unregulated market. The Medical Cannabis Tax Rate Amendment Act of 2026, included as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act …
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Linked to Long-Term Improvements in Hypermobility-Related Chronic Pain
A new study published in Clinical Rheumatology found that cannabis-based medicinal products were associated with sustained improvements in pain, anxiety and sleep among patients with hypermobility-associated chronic pain. Researchers from Imperial College London analyzed data from 240 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry who were prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products for hypermobility spectrum disorders …
California Senate Committee Advances Assembly-Backed Bill to Allow Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales
A California Senate committee has advanced legislation that would allow licensed marijuana retailers to sell products through drive-thru windows, weeks after the measure passed the full Assembly. Assembly Bill 2697, filed by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), was approved by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee in a 7 to 3 vote. The committee’s …
Study Highlights Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Muscle Health and CBD’s Therapeutic Potential
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Metabolism highlights the role of the endocannabinoid system in skeletal muscle health, while exploring CBD’s potential benefits for conditions affecting muscle function and metabolism. Researchers from Université Clermont Auvergne examined how the endocannabinoid system, particularly the CB1 receptor, affects skeletal muscle development and function. According to …
Nationwide Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.48 Billion in May, $11.5 Billion in 2026
Legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached approximately $2.48 billion in May, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to around $11.5 billion through the first five months of the year. May’s total follows $2.34 billion in April, $2.3 billion in March, $2.12 billion in February and $2.25 billion in January. The Marijuana Herald reviewed monthly …
A Breakdown of Nearly 200 Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
The first half of 2026 has already produced a wide range of cannabis-related research, with studies examining everything from CBD’s potential therapeutic effects to marijuana policy, product safety, cultivation, pain management, cancer, neurological disorders and public health trends. With that in mind, below is a running list of nearly 200 studies published or covered this …
Rhode Island Governor Signs Cannabis Licensing Bill Into Law
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed legislation into law that will restart parts of the state’s long-delayed cannabis retail licensing process. The new law, advanced through companion measures House Bill 8544 and Senate Bill 3313, amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by updating provisions tied to residency terminology, the definition of an applicant, social …
Alberta Cannabis Regulators Ease Rules Around Product Samples for Retailers
Alberta cannabis regulators have updated provincial rules to allow cannabis representatives to provide product samples to licensed retailers on an ongoing basis. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) announced the change in a bulletin issued today, saying amendments have been made to Section 4.3 of the Cannabis Representative Handbook and Section 6.3 of …
