Psilocybin reduces symptoms of major depression: The Lancet

Published Date: 04 Mar 2023

A new study by Robin von Rotz and his team found that moderate doses of psilocybin for at least two weeks reduced symptoms of depression...

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Depression screening predicts subsequent disability progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

A new global hospital ranking spanning 32 countries places Mayo Clinic first and highlights strong performances from hospitals in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

Mounting evidence backs sucrose as an analgesic for newborns — yet their experience of pain remains mysterious.

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