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 ...

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 ...

A new study shows that a single dose of magic mushrooms can help people with depression and make them feel better for more than five years because of its key chemical, psilocybin. This could be a big ...

Imagine finding hope in the most unexpected of places. For instance, a mushroom. Not the kind you toss into your pasta, but a certain mushroom which has nothing short of ‘magical’ effects. This ...

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 ...

LONDON — The naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, according to data from the largest trial of its type ever conducted. Psilocybin was ...

In 2026, Bryan Johnson's appreciation for psilocybin mushrooms as a vital longevity therapy should not be dismissed.

Magic mushrooms have recently had a reputation revamp. Often considered a hippie drug, their main active component, psilocybin, is being tested in a variety of clinical trials as a therapy for the ...