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 ...

A new study announced Wednesday shows that psilocybin -- the active compound in "magic mushrooms" -- and mindfulness training ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers in Kingston, Ont., are embarking upon a clinical trial that will look at whether very small doses of psilocybin — ...

Penn Medicine researchers have discovered that psilocybin, a natural compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms, can relieve depression and chronic pain with a single dose.

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 ...

Anecdotal reports have suggested that magic mushrooms can have a stronger intensity and different visual effects than ...

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