New study finds psychedelic drug can help ease depression among healthcare workers

A new University of Washington Medicine study suggests psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can reduce burnout and symptoms of depression in healthcare workers. Read More

Trippy Science Unravels the Mystery of Psychedelics’ Antianxiety Effects

Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an important step towards developing therapeutics that do not cause hallucinations. Read More

How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

These are no longer party drugs ... for anxiety, depression, smoking — that’s a real thing.” How long do results last? In studies where patients were given just one dose of a psychedelic ... Read More

These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024

Science News drew millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a recap of the most-read and most-watched news stories of 2024. Read More

‘Life-Changing’ Psychedelics, for When Life Is Ending

The neuroplasticity, or rewiring of the brain psychedelics induce, allows patients to see their lives and struggles from a fresh perspective. Unlike psilocybin, which appears to have lasting benefits ... Read More

What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?

Currently, there is no scientific ... anxiety related to terminal illness, chronic PTSD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety. At the beginning of 2020, the Food and Drug ... Read More