The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is a particularly effective treatment for symptoms of depression in older patients, according to a study. Scientists at the University of Oxford analysed ...
When David Christie paid a visit to his son and daughter-in-law in Sussex two years ago, he had a far more exciting trip than usual. The 78-year-old had begun to suffer from periods of low mood.
Imagine a severely depressed woman—let’s call her Amber—who just arrived at her therapist’s office. She is curious about receiving her first dose of psilocybin in a Phase 3 clinical study.
Psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, has shown promise in treating anorexia in early studies, mostly in rats. But ...
Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research. Psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - has shown promise in reducing symptoms of ...