Brain & Mind

Single dose of magic mushroom may ease depression within days

A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders. One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...

Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging

Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older. But scientists are now finding...

Magic mushroom compound shows fast relief for depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...

Powerful new treatments for severe depression after standard drugs fail

Depression is one of the most serious health conditions affecting people today. Although many people think depression simply means feeling sad, the illness can...

Simple mental health practices may help protect the heart

Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

Hidden risks and promise of “magic mushroom” for depression and mental illness

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is attracting growing attention from scientists, doctors, and patients searching for better mental health treatments. Substances such as psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms,...

New hope for people whose depression treatments have failed

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and...

Many people with cannabis problems also struggle with depression

As cannabis use becomes more common around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how the drug affects mental health. While some people believe...

Why more Americans are turning to tiny doses of cannabis and psychedelics

In recent years, the idea of “microdosing” has moved from small online communities into mainstream conversations about health, stress, and mental wellbeing. Many people now...

Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics

Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years. Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...

Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression

Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade. In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...

Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research. Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...

Popular Reports

Why workaholics can’t switch off—and what helps the rest of us

Most people have trouble leaving work behind when the day is done. In fact, nearly three out of four employees admit they can’t stop thinking...

Autism in males linked to defect in brain immune function

In a new study, researchers found that many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work...

Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury, study...

A recent analysis of U.S. mortality data has revealed the stark disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths across different population groups. The study, published...

Half of the world population have mental problems by 75, study finds

Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School have co-led a global study, revealing that one out of every two people might...

Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?

Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions. Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...