Scientists uncover big cause of autism and schizophrenia before birth
Scientists at the University of Exeter have made an important discovery about how the human brain develops from the earliest stages of life through...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
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...
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...