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psilocybin

Single dose of psilocybin triggers lasting anatomical brain changes

A single high dose of psilocybin causes likely anatomical changes in the…
Ageing face.

AI uses rapid facial ageing to predict cancer survival chances

When battling cancer, the speed at which your face physically ages could…
Smartphones in Pakistan.

Lower-income nations lead the world in digital health literacy

It is a common assumption that national wealth automatically translates into stronger…

Your daily personality secretly controls the world of your dreams

Have you ever wondered why some dreams feel like hyper-realistic alternate realities,…
Observing a mouse.

AI ‘photo booth’ reads the faces of lab mice to detect their hidden pain

Assessing pain in laboratory mice is notoriously difficult, often relying on subjective…
Matthew Engelhard, M.D., Ph.D. (left) and Elliot Hill.

AI tool spots hidden ADHD years before doctors make a diagnosis

Millions of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go undiagnosed for years, missing…
Pug dogs.

Breakthrough tetanus therapy helps flat-faced dogs breathe easily

Australian scientists have successfully tested a new injectable therapy that clears blocked…
Healthcare at home.

High-tech home hospital healthcare could cure chronic overcrowding

Global health systems are facing a crisis of chronic overcrowding and severe…
Coffee.

Your daily coffee habit actively rewires your gut microbiome and mental health

For millions of people, a morning cup of coffee is simply a…
Night Shift video game.

Trauma video game rewires how doctors make split-second decisions

A high-stakes medical video game could replace costly recertification courses after a…