Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even after use, enabling brain regions to talk more freely...
Wireless neuro-stimulator to revolutionise care
Wireless neuro-stimulator to revolutionise patient care: Many neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions could be managed at home, thanks to a...
Imaging breakthrough could aid development of quantum microscopes
A breakthrough in quantum imaging could lead to the development of advanced forms of microscopy for use in medical research and diagnostics. A team of...
Bladder cancer: effective drugs identified
Bladder cancer: therapeutically effective drugs identified: Hundreds of chemical compounds were screened on cell cultures representing different stages and subtypes of bladder cancer and several...
SARS-CoV-2 variants able to enter cells of wider range of species than original virus
In a paper published in The Journal of General Virology , researchers at The Pirbright Institute have confirmed that SARS-CoV-2 variants are able to gain...
How to fast safely
Fasting is becoming increasingly common, both for religious and dietary reasons. To ensure you remain healthy when fasting, it is sensible to plan ahead and...
Exciting new medical school for Carlisle
Exciting new medical school for Carlisle announced: University of Cumbria and Imperial College London announce plans for new medical school in Carlisle. The University of...
Researchers discover new neurodevelopmental disorder
Australian researchers have discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after uncovering its link to a tumor suppressor gene. The international research collaboration, led by the Murdoch...
Hereditary factors role in childhood mental health
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers. In the largest study of...
The importance of health literacy
On World Health Day, 7th April 2022, Beth Cooper discusses the Importance of health literacy for the Hippocratic Post. According to the Centres for Disease...
