Ophthalmologist suggests 5 habits to protect children’s eyesight: Eat carrots, play outdoor games and more
Children’s eyesight is under threat due to the pervasive and exponential rise of screen usage in today’s lifestyle. While it may seem convenient to calm a child’s tantrums by handing…
Psilocybin targets brain circuits to relieve chronic pain and depression, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin—the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms—which could lead to new paths…
Just 1 dose of magic mushroom compound eases depression for at least 5 years in most patients, small study suggests
DENVER—Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, can alleviate depression for at least five years after a single dose, a new study finds. The research, presented June 18 at…
Cannabis use could double risk of heart deaths, study suggests | Cannabis
Cannabis use may double the risk of dying from heart disease and increase the risk of stroke by 20%, according to a global review of data. The number of people…
Loss of lung capacity begins between the ages of 20 and 25, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration with the Clínic-IDIBAPS, has shown, for the first time, how lung capacity evolves…
These Vegetables Can Protect Your Body From Microplastic Damage, New Study Suggests
If it seems like a weekly occurrence that a new microplastic-filled product is potentially harming your health, you’re right. Between tea bags, lipstick, dishwasher detergent, and gum (among many other…