Psilocybin shows moderate efficacy in depression treatment but faces bias and conflict issues.
Psilocybin shows moderate efficacy in depression treatment but faces bias and conflict issues.
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Highly sensitive people face higher depression, anxiety risks
Highly sensitive people are more prone to depression and anxiety, a meta-analysis finds.
Bacteria-virus team targets cancer
Researchers engineer bacteria to deliver cancer-killing viruses directly to tumors, evading the immune system. Validated in mice.
Lonely people struggle to sustain positive emotions.
Lonely people experience more emotional ups and downs, especially with positive emotions.
New fungal compound blocks inflammation and cancer cells
A new compound from a Taiwanese fungus blocks inflammation and stops lung cancer cell growth in lab tests.
Moving to walkable cities boosts physical activity
Moving to more walkable cities increases daily steps by 1,100 on average, says study.
Toothpaste from hair protein repairs enamel.
New toothpaste made from hair protein could repair and protect damaged teeth.
New drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder
Study finds tolcapone boosts brain activity, improves control, and reduces drinking.
Helping Others Slows Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, Study Finds
Frequent helping behaviors slow cognitive decline by 15%-20% in middle-aged and older adults.
Growing social isolation gap for sexual minorities
Study finds widening social isolation gap between sexual minority and heterosexual adults.