Psilocybin has been declared a breakthrough treatment for depression by the FDA
Psilocybin, a chemical commonly found in magic mushrooms, has been declared a breakthrough treatment for depression by the FDA. They will now be speeding up the testing process for the substance to get it to the public as soon as possible while still making sure it is safe.
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Anti-inflammatory medication may make coronavirus symptoms worse
France's health minister, Olivier Veran, a certified doctor and neurologist, has issued a statement advising against the taking of anti-inflammatory drugs to combat the COVID-19 infection, saying it may make the infection's symptoms worse by suppressing the patient's immune system. Veran instead advises patients to take paracetamol for fevers and consult their doctors for pain relief.
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Social media may have a stronger link to depression than video games
According to a new study published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, adolescents who use social media regularly experience an increase in anxiety and depression symptoms. The study surveyed children from the 7th to the 10th grade over the course of four years and found that video games had no real link to these mental disorders but social media did.
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