People who take tiny amounts of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD say they do so to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression.

Mass General Brigham researchers found that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment ...

A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways. Researchers found that the immune system can influence stress and fear behaviors by changing how brain ...

A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses.

Psilocybin-related poison center calls rose dramatically. 201% in adults, 317% in teens and 723% in children between 2019 and 2023. In 2023, more adults used psilocybin than drugs like cocaine ...

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Shrooms are not only about trippy visuals and euphoria vibes. These ‘magic mushrooms’ are also known for their amazing ...

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) New research has determined that psilocybin may impact the brain. Psilocybin is the primary psychoactive compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. When ingested ...

Mass General Brigham researchers found that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment with psychedelics like ...

Psilocybin, the active component in “magic mushrooms,” could be legally administered to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other disorders under a bill advanced by the Iowa House Monday.