Single Dose of Magic Mushroom Psychedelic Can Cause Anatomical Brain Changes
A new study finds that a single dose of psilocybin-containing magic mushrooms can cause measurable anatomical changes in the brain.
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Magic Mushrooms Could Help People Quit Smoking, Study Finds
BBC reports that a new study suggests psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, could be an effective treatment to help people quit smoking.
Brain Scans Reveal 3 ADHD Subtypes, Including a More Extreme Form
A groundbreaking brain scan study has identified three distinct neurological subtypes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including a more severe extreme form, opening new pathways for precision diagnosis and personalized treatment.
Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Rewrite the Textbooks
Scientists have identified the primary mechanism behind sunburn, a breakthrough that challenges long-held understanding of UV damage and may require rewriting biology and medical textbooks.
Fish Oil Supplements May Impair Brain's Self-Repair, New Study Finds
A study from the Medical University of South Carolina finds that EPA, a key component of fish oil, may interfere with the brain’s self-repair mechanisms in people with repeated mild brain injuries.