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A Single Dose of Psilocybin Induces Lasting Brain Changes, New Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
health 2026/05/05 15:05:04

A Single Dose of Psilocybin Induces Lasting Brain Changes, New Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

Just one insightful psychedelic trip can have a profound impact on a person, and a new study goes some way to explaining why.

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Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain - NBC News
health 2026/05/05 15:00:41

Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain - NBC News

A single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain that could explain why some people report psychological benefits from the experience, a small study suggests.

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One dose of psilocybin changes the human brain, leading to higher entropy - Medical Xpress
health 2026/05/05 15:00:04

One dose of psilocybin changes the human brain, leading to higher entropy - Medical Xpress

Researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London have shown that a single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, causes likely anatomical brain changes that last for up to a month after the experience.

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'Age-old' disease hits 12-year high in Calif. as new outbreak details revealed - SFGATE
health 2026/05/05 14:02:17

'Age-old' disease hits 12-year high in Calif. as new outbreak details revealed - SFGATE

Tuberculosis cases have been increasing in California in recent years. The ancient bacterial disease can remain dormant for years.

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Ultrasensitive Test Detects Biomarkers for Specific Form of Dementia - Mass General Brigham
health 2026/05/05 13:04:40

Ultrasensitive Test Detects Biomarkers for Specific Form of Dementia - Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham researchers combine expertise in neurology, pathology to make strides for patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration.

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The Science on Creatine Dosage Is Shifting. Here’s How Many Grams You Should Take. - Men's Health
health 2026/05/05 11:00:00

The Science on Creatine Dosage Is Shifting. Here’s How Many Grams You Should Take. - Men's Health

Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual. We talked to researchers for the real scoop.

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