Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 ...

A single dose of psilocybin, a compound found in "magic mushrooms" provides long-term relief from anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study finds.In fact, cancer patients who were given ...

‘Magic mushrooms’ can provide effective treatment for depression after one or two doses, a new study has found. A single dose of Psilcybin, which is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been ...

Research and exploration into using psilocybin, the active substance in “magic mushrooms,” to treat depression and post-traumatic stress disorder has expanded in recent years. A new study suggests ...

Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, could alleviate depression for at least five years after just one dose, according to a new study. The research, presented June 18 at ...

In a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder than cannabinoids.

One of the hardest challenges of marriage – and also one of the least spoken about – is maintaining any genuine sexual intimacy over the years. And like many couples frantically plate-spinning work, ...

A man on vacation in Austria who took 'magic mushrooms' entered psychosis that led him to amputate his penis and store it in a snow-filled jar. Doctors are calling the first case of its kind and a ...

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic substance found naturally in some species of mushrooms. Researchers and mental health care professionals are interested in whether it can be used as treatment for ...