A single injection of an extremely low dose of THC significantly reduced anxiety-like behavior in mice subjected to chronic stress, with improvements still evident three …
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The Marijuana Herald’s regularly updated list of Top News featuring the most important and noteworthy marijuana news, studies, policy developments, court rulings and industry updates.
Study Finds Cannabis Buds Can Remove Up to 100% of Lead and Copper From Contaminated Wastewater
Cannabis buds treated with sodium bicarbonate removed 96% to 100% of lead and copper from contaminated wastewater samples in laboratory tests, according to a study published …
Hello Farms Asks Federal Appeals Court to Reconsider Decision Overturning $31.8 Million Verdict Against Curaleaf
A Michigan marijuana cultivation company is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision overturning a $31.8 million jury verdict, warning that the ruling …
Uruguay Considers Allowing Tourists to Legally Purchase Marijuana From Pharmacies
Uruguay is considering changes to its marijuana laws that would allow foreign tourists to purchase marijuana through the country’s regulated retail system, potentially opening legal …
90% of Marijuana-Using Cancer Patients Report Improved Insomnia, 86% Better Appetite and 84% Better Mood in Government-Funded Penn State Study
Nearly 90% of cancer patients who used marijuana reported improvements in insomnia, while more than 80% reported relief from appetite problems, mood disturbances, anxiety and …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $917 Million in 2026, Up 5% From Same Period Last Year
Maryland’s legal marijuana market has generated $917.23 million in sales through September 2026, an increase of approximately 5% compared to the same nine-month period in …
Canada Launches Online Applications for Marijuana Possession Pardons
People with eligible marijuana possession convictions in Canada can now apply online to have their records set aside through a new federal application portal. The …
New White House Report Highlights Near-Record-Low Youth Drug Use
A new White House report highlights near-record-low student drug use, with marijuana use remaining substantially less common than alcohol consumption across the three grade levels …
Justice Department and Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents Propose Court Schedule Extending Into February 2027
The U.S. Department of Justice and opponents of President Trump’s federal marijuana rescheduling action have submitted a joint proposal to a federal appeals court that …
Illinois Conducted 755 Marijuana Dispensary Inspections in Fiscal Year 2026, Up 21%, With No Mandatory Product Recalls
Illinois regulators conducted 755 inspections of licensed marijuana dispensaries during fiscal year 2026, a nearly 21% increase from the previous year, while reporting no mandatory …
Federally Funded Study Finds CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation Markers in Human Cells
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced several markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in laboratory-grown human brain cells, according to a new study published October 8 in the …
President Trump Names Key Marijuana Rescheduling Advocate Howard Kessler as Adviser on Aging Healthcare
President Trump has named Howard Kessler, a longtime friend who played a significant role in advancing the administration’s marijuana rescheduling efforts, as an adviser on …
